MONITORING IN ICELANDIC RANGELAND
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Key words: rangeland, carrying capacity, line point intercept, gap intercept, degradation.Abstrak
Rangelands are an important part of our planet, they cover between 30 and 70%
of the world’s land, and are vital for providing economic value, biodiversity, and
ecosystem services. The global issue of rangeland degradation, exacerbated by climate
change and human activities, highlights the need for robust monitoring and sustainable
management practices. In Uzbekistan, rangelands lands constitute about 50% of the
country's area and play a crucial role in livestock production. However, overgrazing,
and poor management have led to severe degradation, with increasing prevalence of
unpalatable and harmful plant species, resulting in diminished rangeland productivity
and accelerated desertification.
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