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Investigating Functions of Rangeland Cooperative’s Union in Golestan Province [PDF]

تعاون و کشاورزی, 2016
The purpose of this research was to identify and analyze the functions of rangeland cooperative’s union in Golestan province. This descriptive research was conducted through survey methodology.The target population was all members of rangeland ...
محجوبه محمدزاده چالی, Mohammad Sharif Sharifzadeh, غلامحسین عبدالله زاده, یازمراد کوسه غراوی   +3 more
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Does β diversity predict ecosystem productivity better than species diversity?

Ecological Indicators, 2021
There is consensus that greater biodiversity is essential to maintain the ecosystem function and stability. Variation in spatial plant community heterogeneity (β diversity) affects productivity and ecosystems function; however, relatively few studies ...
Reza Omidipour, Pejman Tahmasebi, Mohsen Faal Faizabadi, Marzban Faramarzi, Ataollah Ebrahimi   +4 more
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Identification and Introduction of Some Medicinal Plants in Orzuiyeh Rangelands, Kerman, Iran

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2020
Background and Objectives: Regarding the new trend towards phytotherapy and the lack of information in the field of medicinal plants, it seems that indigenous information and traditional knowledge can play an important role in the foundation of future ...
Amir Reza Amrollahi, Mohamad Rahim Forouzeh   +1 more
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Investigating sediment changes during dry and wet periods at both upstream and downstream stations of the Karkheh Dam [PDF]

Journal of Hydraulic Structures
Estimating sediment yield accurately in watershed areas is always a concern for planners. A noteworthy aspect in this regard is the variation in river behavior within watershed areas during dry and wet periods.
Somayeh Rezaeimanesh, Sara Parvizi, Ali Talebi   +2 more
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Indigenous knowledge in traditional livestock husbandry systems of eastern Gilan [PDF]

Dānishhā-yi būmī-i Īrān
Indigenous knowledge refers to the collective beliefs, values, tools, methods, and experiences of an ethnic group shaped by their interaction with the environment over time.
Maedeh Omidi nowbijar, Hossein Barani, Mohamad Rahim Forouzeh, ahmad Abedi Sarvestani   +3 more
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Low Participation and Risk Reduction Potential of Supplemental Crop Insurance in the United States

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Federally subsidized crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm risk management, yet policies with the greatest share of participation only trigger indemnities after losses exceed 15%. Supplemental insurance was introduced to cover part of this deductible, but participation remains largely unchanged.
Francis Tsiboe, Hunter Biram, Amy Hagerman   +2 more
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Soil Properties and Plant Biomass Production in Natural Rangeland Management Systems

Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo
Improper management of rangelands can cause land degradation and reduce the economic efficiency of livestock activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate soil properties and quantify plant biomass production in four natural rangeland management ...
Romeu de Souza Werner, Fabrício Tondello Barbosa, Ildegardis Bertol, Neuro Hilton Wolshick, Kristiana Fiorentin dos Santos, Josie Moraes Mota   +5 more
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Reflection of the Implementation of Rangeland Management Projects on Sustainable Rural and Nomadic Development in Nehbandan County [PDF]

مطالعات مدیریت توسعه سبز
Rangeland management plans allocate a significant portion of the national natural resources budget at the macro level, and their proper evaluation will result in cost savings and increased plant efficiency.
Mahmood Fallsolyman, Javad Mikaniki, Ryhaneh Alizadeh   +2 more
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Complementary or Competitive? Emerging Interactions Between Restoration and Protection in the Conservation Reserve Program

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) delivers environmental benefits to society by enrolling cropland and grasslands to reestablish or safeguard long‐term vegetative cover. In recent years, the CRP has dramatically increased grassland enrollment while cropland enrollment has been in steady decline. This paper uses descriptive analysis,
Wesley Zebrowski, Tyler Lark, Rich Iovanna   +2 more
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The Role of Indigenous Ecological Knowledge in Managing Rangelands Sustainably in Northern Iran

Ecology and Society, 2013
Pastoralists' knowledge of adaptive rangeland management in Iran has long been only selectively analyzed and documented. This study attempts to rectify that by outlining the indigenous ecological knowledge of the pastoralists of Nariyan village in the ...
Mehdi Ghorbani, Hossein Azarnivand, Ali Akbar Mehrabi, Mohammad Jafari, Hooshang Nayebi, Klaus Seeland   +5 more
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