The Potch vegetation management system:the influence on vegetation condition

Over the years a number of vegetation management systems has been evaluated and recommended. The Potch system is also a management system which was specifically developed for semi-arid regions where the rainfall is unreliable. The influence of this system on vegetation condition, was evaluated over...

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Published in:Journal of arid environments 1995-03, Vol.29 (3), p.403-411
Main Authors: Jordaan, F.P., Bosch, O.J.H., Postma, M., de Beer, A.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
grassland management
ISPD model
semi-arid
vegetation condition improvement
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Summary:Over the years a number of vegetation management systems has been evaluated and recommended. The Potch system is also a management system which was specifically developed for semi-arid regions where the rainfall is unreliable. The influence of this system on vegetation condition, was evaluated over four seasons. From the results it appeared that the vegetation condition in all paddocks, barring one, improved from commencement of the trial under this system.
ISSN:0140-1963
1095-922X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-1963(05)80118-1