Multi-annual grassland mowing dynamics in Germany: spatio-temporal patterns and the influence of climate, topographic and socio-political conditions

Introduction: Grasslands cover one third of the agricultural area in Germany and are mainly used for fodder production. However, grasslands fulfill many other ecosystem functions, like carbon storage, water filtration and the provision of habitats. In Germany, grasslands are mown and/or grazed multi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sophie Reinermann, Sarah Asam, Ursula Gessner, Tobias Ullmann, Claudia Kuenzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1040551/full