Journal of Range and Watershed Managment

Determination of the most appropriate level of utilization authorized of Artemisia sieberi in steppic site )Case study: dehno- bardsir, Kerman province(

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Mohammad Sharifi Yazdi 1
Farhang Ghasriani 2
Mina Bayat 3

1 Research Instructor Of Agriculture and Natural Resources Research Center of Kerman Province., Iran

2 Professor of Rangeland Research Division, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Tehran Iran

3 M.Sc. Student in Rangeland Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22059/jrwm.2013.35333
Abstract
The present research was done in steppic rangelands of Dehno, Kerman province to study the
effects of different harvesting intensities of Artemisia sieberi applying simulation method. The
experiment was conducted using split plots in a completely randomized experimental design
of ten replications to find the best grazing intensity. Treatments are including no harvest (as a
control), 25, 50 and 75% harvest. In each treatment, 10 similar and average plant species were
selected as replications. All dependent variables were evaluated during the study and results
were analyzed in SAS software. Results showed Minimum and maximum forage production
was obtained at 25% harvest in 2008 and no harvest treatment in 2009, respectively. Regarding
to the obtained results and soil condition, the 50% harvesting intensity is recommended in
Dehno site to maintain the vigority of Artemisia sieberi that is not dangerous for its survival,
healthiness and vigority even in drought conditions.

Keywords

Artemisia sieberi
dehno- bardsir pastures
harvesting intensity
simulation
Journal of Range and Watershed Managment
Volume 66, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
Spring 2013
Pages 121-129

  • Receive Date 23 January 2011
  • Revise Date 30 September 2013
  • Accept Date 30 June 2012
  • Publish Date 21 March 2013

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