Aridity and overgrazing have convergent effects on ecosystem structure and functioning in Patagonian rangelands

Over 65% of drylands are used for grazing of managed livestock. Understanding what drives grazing effects on the structure and functioning of rangelands is critical for achieving their sustainability. We studied a network of 239 sites across Patagonian rangelands (Argentina), which constitute one of...

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Main Authors:	Gaitan, Juan Jose, Bran, Donaldo Eduardo, Oliva, Gabriel Esteban, Aguiar, Martín Roberto, Buono, Gustavo Gabriel, Ferrante, Daniela, Nakamatsu, Viviana Beatriz, Ciari, Georgina, Salomone, Jorge Manuel, Massara Paletto, Virginia, Garcia Martinez, Guillermo Carlos, Maestre, Fernando Tomás
Format:	info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo
Language:	Inglés
Published:	2018
Subjects:	Sobrepastoreo Tierras de Pastos Ecosistema Desertificación Zona Arida Overgrazing Rangelands Ecosystems Desertification Arid Zones Región Patagónica Aridez
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/1982 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ldr.2694/full https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.2694