Effects on biodiversity in semi-natural pastures of giving the grazing animals access to additional nutrient sources: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditionally managed semi-natural pastures are recognised for their high biodiversity. One drawback is that these pastures are often low in fodder production and hence rather unprofitable, which may lead to abandonment. Two ways to increase production and profitability and maintain grazing are to (i) offer the grazers supplementary feed, or (ii) co-enclose the semi-natural pasture with an improved pasture. Both practices may transfer nutrients to the semi-natural pasture, with potential negative effects on biodiversity. This systematic review aimed to analyse the available evidence concerning the following primary question: "What is the effect of giving grazers access to additional nutrient sources on biodiversity in semi-natural pastures?" (Q1). We also used two suppor

SUBMITTER: Jakobsson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378873 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature