Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands
Livestock grazing is a widespread practice in human activities worldwide. However, the effects of livestock grazing management on vegetation carbon storage have not been thoroughly evaluated. In this study, we used the system dynamic approach to simulate the effects of different livestock grazing ma...
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| description | Livestock grazing is a widespread practice in human activities worldwide. However, the effects of livestock grazing management on vegetation carbon storage have not been thoroughly evaluated. In this study, we used the system dynamic approach to simulate the effects of different livestock grazing management strategies on carbon stock in sparse elm woodlands. The livestock grazing management strategies included rotational grazing every 5 years (RG5), prohibited grazing (PG), seasonal prohibited grazing (SPG), and continuous grazing (CG). We evaluated the carbon sequestration rate in vegetation using logistical models. The results showed that the carbon stock of elm trees in sparse woodlands was 5–15 M g ha−1. The values of the carbon sequestration rate were 0.15, 0.13, 0.13, and 0.09 Mg C ha−1 year−1 in RG5, PG, CG, and SPG management, respectively. This indicates that rotational grazing management might be the optimal choice for improving vegetation carbon accumulation in sparse woodlands. This study contributes to decision-making on how to choose livestock grazing management to maintain higher carbon storage. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2391c7ed3af14d57b2081ba0e550679b2023-12-14T15:05:21ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592023-12-0111e1662910.7717/peerj.16629Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid landsYi TangLivestock grazing is a widespread practice in human activities worldwide. However, the effects of livestock grazing management on vegetation carbon storage have not been thoroughly evaluated. In this study, we used the system dynamic approach to simulate the effects of different livestock grazing management strategies on carbon stock in sparse elm woodlands. The livestock grazing management strategies included rotational grazing every 5 years (RG5), prohibited grazing (PG), seasonal prohibited grazing (SPG), and continuous grazing (CG). We evaluated the carbon sequestration rate in vegetation using logistical models. The results showed that the carbon stock of elm trees in sparse woodlands was 5–15 M g ha−1. The values of the carbon sequestration rate were 0.15, 0.13, 0.13, and 0.09 Mg C ha−1 year−1 in RG5, PG, CG, and SPG management, respectively. This indicates that rotational grazing management might be the optimal choice for improving vegetation carbon accumulation in sparse woodlands. This study contributes to decision-making on how to choose livestock grazing management to maintain higher carbon storage.https://peerj.com/articles/16629.pdfBiomassElm treesLogistic modelSystem dynamic approach |
| spellingShingle | Yi Tang Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands PeerJ Biomass Elm trees Logistic model System dynamic approach |
| title | Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands |
| title_full | Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands |
| title_fullStr | Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands |
| title_short | Impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks: a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi-arid lands |
| title_sort | impact of livestock grazing management on carbon stocks a case study in sparse elm woodlands of semi arid lands |
| topic | Biomass Elm trees Logistic model System dynamic approach |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/16629.pdf |
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