Grassland Restoration to Conserve Landscape-level Biodiversity: A Synthesis of Early Results from a Large-Scale Project

Authors:
Lengyel, S. et al.

Publication Date:
2012

Abstract/Summary:
Grassland restoration was generally successful in accelerating secondary succession towards alkali steppes and loess grasslands. However, further management is necessary to counter the homogenizing effects of litter accumulation, to reduce perennial weeds and to enhance the colonization of target species. Our project provides useful practical insights into grassland restoration and in applying restoration at a number of sites within a larger area to conserve biodiversity at the landscape scale.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Applied Vegetation Science

Link:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1654-109X.2011.01179.x/full