The impact of buffer strips and stream-side grazing on small mammals in southwestern Wisconsin
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Authors: E. W. Chapman, and C. A. Ribic
Date: 2002
Journal: Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment
Volume: 88
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Pages: 49-59
Summary of Methods: Chapman and Ribic looked at the effect of buffer strips, farming and different grazing regimes on the presence of small mammal species in southwest Wisconsin. Small mammals were overwhelmingly more abundant in the stream-side buffer strips than in the MIRG (managed intensive rotational grazing) or crop field (corn and soybean). Even though the MIRG plots provided ample cover when they were in the rest stage, the small mammal numbers were still much lower than the undisturbed buffer strips. Champan and Ribic do not suggest that all farms change their cropland to MIRG pastures, but equal mix of both can allow for sufficient mammal habitat while leaving the landowner the ability to maintain ample crop land.
Article Summary / Main Points: None
Vegetation Types:
MLRA Ecoregions:
Agrovoc Control Words: Riparian zones Rangelands Wildlife
Article Review Type: Refereed
Article Type: Experimental Research
Keywords: grazing, buffer strips, small mammals, stream-side grazing, southwestern wisconsin
Annotation: Pastures had a stocking density of 50-70 AU/ha.
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