An integrative approach to rangeland condition and capability assessment.

Abstract

A comprehensive system has been designed to serve as a basis for rangeland condition and grazing capacity assessment. It is important that research information and knowledge be transferred to land managers in the most usable form. An approach has therefore been developed by which different computer technologies are combined to produce a unique and user friendly package for direct application by the grazing industry. The system can be applied universally, regardless of the pool of quantitative knowledge that exists. This is of special importance for the evaluation and monitoring of the many rangeland systems not yet understood and quantified.