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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Dry grassland plant diversity conservation using low-intensity sheep and goat grazing management: case study in Prague (Czech Republic)

Author(s): J. Dostalek and T. Frantik

Month: Jun
Year: 2008

Journal: Biodiversity and Conservation
Volume: 17
Issue: 6
Pages: 1439-1454

Article Topic(s): Community level survey, Disturbance, Succession
Research Setting(s): Grassland
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Species Referenced: Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow),

Abstract

Examines the effects of managing dry grasslands with low-intensity grazing in nature reserves in Prague. Grazing reduced woody plant species and increased species diversity. Nitrophilous and ruderal species increased, including Achillea millefolium.

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J. Dostalek and T. Frantik. "Dry grassland plant diversity conservation using low-intensity sheep and goat grazing management: case study in Prague (Czech Republic)." Biodiversity and Conservation 17.6 (2008): 1439-1454.

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ISSN: 0960-3115
DOI: 10.1007/s10531-008-9352-1

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