This research was conducted on the Uluyayla Rangeland in Bartın Region. The aim of the study were to
determine botanical composition, canopy coverage, rangeland quality degree and some soil properties such as
texture, bulk density, organic matter content, pH and CaCO3 content. In the event that the current grazing
management causes degradation in range vegetation of case area, the rehabilitation measures will be proposed to
the preserve their quality. The area is almost 150 ha with an altitude of 1060 m. According to Tornthwaite
method, climate of the area is humid, mesothermal (B2B1rb4'). A total of 93 plant species was recorded (17
grasses, 10 legumes, 66 other species). Some botanical characteristics and quantitative analysis of range
vegetation (frequency, botanical composition, and canopy coverage) were determined by using the transect
method. Botanical composition was 34.17% grasses, 14.36% legumes and 51.47% other plant families. The
range condition score was determined for each range site using by the range quality degree methods. The range
condition classes indicated that the range site were in “moderate class”. The degree of range quality, an indirect
measurement of grazing intensity, was 4.30 in research area. The average soil texture of the rangeland areas
classified, as loam. Soil pH in whole area was slightly acidic. The rangeland soils were characterized by high
organic matter, low electrical conductivity and low lime content.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 8, 2009 |
Published in Issue | Year 2009 Volume: 11 Issue: 16 |
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