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Impact of grazing on soil mesofauna diversity and community composition in deciduous forested rangelands of northwest Alberta

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In an attempt to evaluate the ecological function of forested rangelands, the forested range health assessment protocol was developed. The protocol measures a number of key vegetation and soil... More ≫

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In an attempt to evaluate the ecological function of forested rangelands, the forested range health assessment protocol was developed. The protocol measures a number of key vegetation and soil parameters in order to estimate forested range health. Although certain soil parameters are indirectly assessed through measurements of LFH, there is limited knowledge about how these metrics relate to soil ecosystem health and the structure and composition of soil mesofaunal communities. In this study, the relationships between different range health gradients and soil mesofauna were evaluated.

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Grazing lease stewardship code of practice

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The code describes overarching management principles, required practices that flow from these principles, tools for the measurement of range health and the responsibilities of grazing... More ≫

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The code describes overarching management principles, required practices that flow from these principles, tools for the measurement of range health and the responsibilities of grazing leaseholders. The focus is on promoting sustainable use of public grazing land for the long-term benefit of leaseholders, the environment, industry, recreational users and all Albertans. The Public Lands Act and associated regulations provide the requirements associated with grazing leases. This document seeks to describe the roles and responsibilities of leaseholders as they exist at this time.

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