The Ecology and management of grazing systems

Abstract

Part 1 Plants and plant populations: tissue flows in grazed plant communities, D. Chapman and G. Lemaire survival strategies under grazing, D. Briske plant competition and population dynamics, J. Bullock community and ecosystem processes under grazing, S. Archer. Part 2 Animal and animal populations: foraging strategies of grazing animals, M. Demment biochemical aspects of grazing behaviour, K. Launchbaugh ingestive behaviour and diet selection, E.D. Ungar nutritive value of herbage and nutrient requirements of large herbivores, H. Dove animal populations in grazing systems - intra- and inter-specific interactions, M. Murray. Part 3 Grazing systems and their management: complexity and stability in grazing systems, N. Tainton management of temperate pastures, G.W. Sheath and D. Clarke management of rangelands, M. Stafford Smith management of Mediterranean grasslands, N. Seligman management of tropical grasslands, M.J. Fisher.