When herbaceous pasture becomes scarce, forage shrubs and trees can provide leaves, shoots, browse, flowers and fruit. These resources diversify livestock diets and may become …
Cattle, sheep, goats and pigs do not use vegetation in the same way. Differences in dietary selection, grazing height and browsing ability directly influence grassland, …
Subdividing a holding can help organise grazing, set aside selected paddocks, protect regeneration areas and adjust occupation and recovery periods. In the dehesa, fencing is …
Continuous grazing can concentrate livestock pressure on the most palatable species and areas, while leaving other parts of the holding underused. Rational or rotational grazing …
The use of scrub vegetation should not remain the same throughout the year. The LIFE ScrubsNet protocol recommends adapting grazing to the season, the type …
Spring is a critical stage for young trees. In regeneration areas, controlling stocking rates and protecting the most sensitive zones is essential.
Natural regeneration stands out for its low investment and high effectiveness, but enclosures, patches and boundaries must be protected from grazing during the early years.
Some shrubs act as natural nurseries, protecting young holm oaks and cork oaks and creating the conditions they need to grow into mature trees.
In grasslands, every patch of woody vegetation can become an island of biodiversity that protects the soil, feeds wildlife and supports tree regeneration.
Scrub does not have to be an obstacle to livestock farming. When properly managed, it protects the soil, provides food and shelter, supports biodiversity and helps young holm oaks and cork oaks become established.
