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Herbage yield stability of cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) genotypes across rain-fed environments 雨养环境下鸭茅基因型牧草产量的稳定性

IF 1.2 4区环境科学与生态学

Rangeland Journal Pub Date : 2023-11-28 DOI: 10.1071/rj23015

Ali Vosough, Ali Ashraf Jafari, Ezzat Karami, Hooshmand Safari, Reza Talebi

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Comparing narratives on carnivore management in a dryland ecosystem: a case study of state-backed lethal control 旱地生态系统中肉食动物管理的比较叙述:国家支持的致命控制的案例研究

4区环境科学与生态学

Rangeland Journal Pub Date : 2023-06-06 DOI: 10.1071/rj23005

Joshua Taylor, Paula Núñez, Pablo Gáspero, Simon Pooley, Valeria Fernandez-Arhex

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Processes underpinning natural capital account compilation highlight the potential for low-input grazing to mitigate farm carbon emissions while also improving biodiversity outcomes 支持自然资本账户编制的过程强调了低投入放牧减少农场碳排放的潜力，同时也改善了生物多样性成果

IF 1.2 4区环境科学与生态学

Rangeland Journal Pub Date : 2023-06-06 DOI: 10.1071/rj22053

Rachel Lawrence, S. Ogilvy, D. O’Brien, Mark Gardner, S. McIntyre

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A shared purpose: increasing environmental, community and industry resilience in the Australian rangelands through improved natural resource management 共同目标：通过改善自然资源管理，提高澳大利亚牧场的环境、社区和工业复原力

IF 1.2 4区环境科学与生态学

Rangeland Journal Pub Date : 2023-05-19 DOI: 10.1071/rj23017

Dionne Walsh, Leanne Kohler

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Donkey production systems and breeding practices in selected districts of South Omo Zone, southern Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚南部南奥莫区选定地区的驴生产系统和育种做法

4区环境科学与生态学

Rangeland Journal Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1071/rj23018

Awoke Melak Wassie, Teklewold Belayhun Getachew, Abebe Hailu Kassa, Ashenafi Getachew Megersa, Tesfalem Ayele

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Dust-storm frequencies, community attitudes, government policy and land management practices during three major droughts in New South Wales, Australia 澳大利亚新南威尔士州三次大干旱期间的沙尘暴频率、社区态度、政府政策和土地管理做法