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Volume 25 (2018)
Volume 24 (2017)
Volume 23 (2016)
Volume 22 (2015)
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Volume 11 ()
A Spatial-Ecological Model of Management of Mountainous Rangelands of Imam Kandi, Urmia

Javad Motamedi (Torkan); Esmaeil Sheidai Karkaj; Yaser Ghasemi Aryan

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 April 2023

Abstract
  The presentation of management models in the natural area is of great importance due to the large extent and inaccessibility of the whole surface. In this regard, Imam Kandi mountain rangelands were targeted for presenting a spatial-ecological model. Homogeneous ecological units were prepared by incorporating ...  Read More

Appropriate site location, range improvment and management operations in Sabzevar Chah Talkh watershed

Yaser Ghasemi Aryan; Hosein Azarnivand; Javad Motamedi; Firoozeh Moghiminejad

Volume 31, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 15-27

Abstract
  Background and objectivesRangeland management is the science and art of range management and administration, which requires technical and managerial foundations in decision-making and planning to protection, reclamation and sustainably use it, in parallel with each other and in accordance with the range ...  Read More

Comparison of vegetation, production and species diversity in different range condition classes (Case study: Darmian-Sarabisheh Protected Area)

Rostam Moslempour

Volume 30, Issue 3 , January 2024, , Pages 409-423

Abstract
  Background and objectivesIt seems that there is a mutual relationship between the classes of rangeland conditions and the characteristics of vegetation and biodiversity. However, there is relatively little and contradictory information in this regard. This research was conducted to compare the percentage ...  Read More

A Spatial-Ecological Model of Management of Mountainous Rangelands of Imam Kandi, Urmia

Javad Motamedi; Esmaeil Sheidai-Karkaj; Yaser Ghasemi Aryan

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2023, , Pages 1-23

Abstract
  The presentation of management models in the natural area is of great importance due to the large extent and inaccessibility of the whole surface. In this regard, Imam Kandi mountain rangelands were targeted for presenting a spatial-ecological model. Homogeneous ecological units were prepared by incorporating ...  Read More

Investigating the relationship between range condition of plant types and species diversity

Hasan Eslami; Javad Motamedi (Torkan); Habib Nazarnejad; Esmael Sheidaye Karkaj

Volume 26, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 613-628

Abstract
  Species diversity is one of the characteristics indicating changes in rangelands. In this regard, the relationship between range condition as a result of managerial measures and species diversity was investigated. Spearman correlation test and one-way analysis of variance were used for ...  Read More

Investigating the effects of range management methods (Balanced, Natural and Artificial) on range management (Case study of Gazanak Amol Rangelands, Haraz River Basin)

Kambiz Kamrani; Hossein Arzani; Seyed Akbar Javadi; Reza Azizinejad

Volume 25, Issue 4 , February 2019, , Pages 748-760

Abstract
  The most important executive policy of the government is optimizing range management plans in the rangelands. Improvement, development and proper exploitation of rangelands depend on understanding the current rangeland condition and selecting a range management method (balanced, natural and artificial) ...  Read More

The Relationship between Area, the Number of Ranchers and Animal Units with Range Condition in Range Management Plans (Case Study: Esfahan Range Management Plans)

Valiollah Raufirad; razie sabouhi; gholamreza shojae; setareh bagheri

Volume 24, Issue 1 , May 2017, , Pages 57-66

Abstract
  Range management plans (RMPs) are one of the main tools for the management and utilization of rangelands in Iran. Range size, number of animal units, and rangeland users are considered as the most important factors influencing RMPs. This study was conducted in the rangelands of Isfahan province in 2008 ...  Read More

Allowable use of plant types in mountainous rangelands of Hendovan in West Azerbayjan

Javad Moetamedi; saeedeh Toupchizadegan

Volume 23, Issue 3 , January 2017, , Pages 527-542

Abstract
  Determining the allowable use is one of the basic requirements to calculate the grazing capacity in range management plans. In this study, initially, the range condition and trend of vegetation types and the suitability class of soil susceptibility to erosion were determined. Then, the allowable use ...  Read More

Effect of range management plan on range condition (Case study: Zarandieh region, Markazi province)

Alireza Eftekhari; Hosein Arzani; Ehsan Zandi Esfahan; esmaiel Alizadeh

Volume 23, Issue 2 , September 2016, , Pages 218-209

Abstract
  Given the breadth and importance of rangelands in water and soil conservation, fodder production and environmental services and evidence of the destruction of this resource, some measures must be taken to prevent damage and also improve its condition. One of the most important measures is preparation ...  Read More

Detremining the allowable use of Stipa hoheneckeriana in Kordan rangelands of Karaj

Ghader Karimi; Hasan Yeghaneh; Hasan Barati; Farhang Ghasriani

Volume 21, Issue 4 , March 2015, , Pages 631-642

Abstract
  A proper utilization of rangelands could result in preventing degradation, maintaining desirable species and improving range condition, leading to longterm and economic production. This research was aimed to investigate the allowable use of Stipa hohenckeriana in Kordan rangelands. In this study, a reference ...  Read More

Investigation on variation trends of vegetation and yield in rangelands of Mazandaran province (2001-2005)

Hassan Ghelichnia; Hosein Arzani; Mohammad Akbarzadeh; Mahdi Farahpour; Mojgan sadat Azimi

Volume 19, Issue 2 , September 2012, , Pages 203-220

Abstract
  Rangeland assessment and recognizing changes in vegetation, yield and their affecting factors are of important issues for planning and optimum utilization management. Firstly in 2000, main habitats of Mazandaran province were determined and then a site was selected in each reference area for collecting ...  Read More

Investigating the range condition trend during eight-year period in Isfahan province

Masoud Borhani; Hossein Arzani; Zahra Jaberolansar; Mojgan Azimi; Mahdi Farahpor

Volume 17, Issue 1 , September 2010, , Pages 1-20

Abstract
  Range condition is known as an important indicator for assessment in range management. Many techniques have been exploited for determining this indicator, from which four-factor method has been used in this study. Some communities at stepic regions of Isfahan province were selected. In each selected ...  Read More

The study of exclusion period for Salmas range lands improvement in West Azarbaijan

Mirtaher Ghaiemi; Abassali Sandgol

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2008, , Pages 13-25

Abstract
  The major objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the 5-year exclosure at Goladam station of Salmas rangelands.Vegetation type and  dominant species of this area was Bromus tomentellus and Festuca ovina. Changes in total forage production, plus canopy cover percentage, range condition ...  Read More