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Forest grazing on rehabilitated landings in central interior British Columbia
Forest grazing on rehabilitated landings in central interior British Columbia |
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Throughout southern and central interior BC cattle often graze on rehabilitated landings, since these are commonly seeded with grass-legume mixtures as part of a soil rehabilitation program and provide cattle with easy access due to road network and flat topography. Grazing on cutblocks and rehabilitated landings can at times result in conflicts between interests of the timber and livestock industries. Forest grazing raises concerns related to possible reduction of tree seedling stocking and growth rates that may result from soil compaction, trampling, and browsing damage. This study determined effects of cattle grazing on vegetation, soil compaction, and tree growth on rehabilitated landings.
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