Equine Grazing in Managed Subalpine Wetlands: Effects on Arthropods and Plant Structure as a Function of Habitat
Holmquist JG, Schmidt-Gengenbach J, Haultain SA. Equine Grazing in Managed Subalpine Wetlands: Effects on Arthropods and Plant Structure as a Function of Habitat
There were moderate negative effects of grazing on vegetation, and effects were greater in sedge than in reed grass. Conversely, negative grazing effects on arthropods, albeit limited, were greater in the drier reed grass, possibly due to microhabitat differences. The differing effects on plants and animals as a function of habitat emphasize the importance of considering both flora and fauna, as well as multiple habitat types, when making management decisions.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Holmquist, Jeff; Schmidt-Gengenbach, Jutta; Haultain, Sylvia
- Units
- SEKI
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Wetland Communities