Do grazing intensity and herbivore type affect soil health? Insights from a semi-arid productivity gradient

摘要

1. Grazing is one of the most widespread forms of intensive management on Earth and is linked to reductions in soil health. However, little is known about the relative influence of herbivore type, herbivore intensity and site productivity on soil health. This lack of knowledge reduces our capacity to manage landscapes where grazing is a major land use.