Fenced exclosure for research project to measure the effect of using early season livestock grazing to enhance forage quality for native wildlife

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The research is investigating the effectiveness of early season livestock grazing on delaying maturity of forage, improving nutrient quality and reducing litter biomass.

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Size: 3030px × 2045px
Location: Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary in Sheep River Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
Photo credit: © Rosanne Tackaberry / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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