Light grazing boosts grassland growth, quality, and sustainability in ecotone.
The study looked at how grazing affects grassland under protective plantation in the Songnen plain. They found that no-grazing led to serious grassland degradation, while light and moderate grazing helped grass growth and quality. The best grassland quality was seen with light grazing, but too much grazing decreased quality. To improve grass growth and forage resources, light to moderate grazing is recommended, while no-grazing or heavy grazing should be avoided.