Concepts
14 concepts
measurement
soil grain size
The distribution of particle sizes (sand, silt, clay percentages) in soil that affects water retention and plant performance
process
herbivory impact
Effects of animal feeding on plant biomass and community structure
concept
plant quality
Nutritional and defensive characteristics of plants that affect herbivore performance, including water content and nutrient ratios
measurement
basal area
process
range expansion
framework
Feature of interest
process
soil controls
framework
sustainable grazing
Grazing practices designed to maintain ecological health while supporting livestock operations
measurement
development rates
framework
Feature Types
framework
allocation schedule
process
browsing
measurement
trend estimation
framework