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TGI Open Access Books Series
Mountain
Ecosystems and
Resources Management
Volume 1
Edited by: Hasrat Arjjumend
ISBN: 978-1-7778455-0-6
Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/mount.a
Copyright © Contributors & Hasrat Arjjumend, 2023
Chapter 6
Overview
Contents
Dynamics of Grassland Vegetation Composition across different Land-use Types on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau: Implications to Combat Grassland Degradation
Moses Fayiah*1, ShiKui Dong2, Roberto Xavier Supe Tulcan3, Sanjay Singh4, Muthu Rajkumar5, Sallay Saccoh6, Rebecca Bockarie7
1Department of Forestry, School of Natural Resources Management, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
Email: mfayiah@njala.edu.sl | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8339-4249
2College of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
Email: dongshikui@bjfu.edu.cn | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6984-9999
3State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, China. Email: xavysup.1@outlook.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1333-7847
4Biodiversity and Climate Change Division, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun, India. Email: sanjaysingh83@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4668-7808
5Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Email: rajinecol@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1104-989X
6Institute of Food Sciences, School of Agricultural, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
Email: sallysaccoh@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2549-8090
7Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute, Kenema Station, Sierra Leone.
Email: bockarierebecca@yahoo.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5413-1258
*Corresponding author
Abstract
The constant biotic and abiotic interventions on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau (QTP) are seriously degrading the grasslands and, at the same time, restricting the active ecosystem function and grassland vegetation distribution on the plateau. This research analyses the dynamics of grassland vegetation composition across three land uses and counties. The degree of grassland degradation was divided into four land-use types based, i.e., healthy grassland (HG), restored grassland (RG), moderately degraded (MD) grassland, and severely degraded (SD) grassland. About 32 plant species were recorded in Tiebujia county, 28 in Maqin county, and 18 in Maduo county. Results showed Poa crymophila, Polygonum sibiricum, Leontopodium nanum and Oxytropis falcatabunge as the most abundant grassland species in all land-uses and counties. The richness of species ranged from 8 to 12 species per land-use, suggesting low richness and diversity in restored and degraded grassland. A positive non-significantly mean change (p<0.05) was detected for richness and evenness indices while a negative mean change (p<0.05) was detected for Simpson and Shannon indices in the alpine meadow and steppe in both Maqin and Maduo county. The results imply that degradation affects grassland vegetation, health, and distribution across the QTP. Plant total cover for the healthy grassland covered far more areas than other land-uses. Urgent mitigation measures to halt grassland degradation and decline in plant vegetation composition on the plateau should be adopted.
Keywords
Grassland; Land-use; Species; Vegetation; Qinghai-Tibet-Plateau
Citation
Fayiah, M., Dong, S.K., Tulcan, R.X.S., Singh, S., Rajkumar, M., Saccoh, S. and Bockarie, R. (2023). Dynamics of Grassland Vegetation Composition across different Land-use Types on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau: Implications to Combat Grassland Degradation (Chapter.6). In Hasrat Arjjumend (ed.), Mountain Ecosystems and Resources Management, vol. 1, pp.85-108. Montreal/Vancouver, Canada: The Grassroots Institute. eISBN: 978-1-7778455-0-6 Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/mount.a/6
Open Access. Copyright © 2023 the author(s), published by The Grassroots Institute. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution- Non Commercial - No Derivatives 4.0 International License. This work was first published as an article in the GJNR journal of the same publisher with Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.040408
Edited by Dr. Hasrat Arjjumend
About the Author(s)
Dr. Moses Fayiah is a Lecturer, Researcher and Independent Consultant attached to the Department of Forestry, School of Natural Resources Management, Njala University Sierra Leone and has over 11 years of professional experience. He is also the Executive Director, Universal Consulting Services Sierra Leone. He has extensive experience in teaching forestry and related disciplines in the university system. His primary research interest is Forests Regeneration, Sustainable Forests Management, Climate Change, Forests Policies and Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation. He holds BSc (first class), MSc and PhD in Forestry and Environmental Sciences from Njala University and Beijing Normal University. He is a NAM Fellow and a member of the ISTF, AFF and more.
Miss Rebecca Sia Bockarie is a Research Scientist at the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute, Kenema Branch. She has 11 years’ experience in the research field and has been engaged in many research project works over the past years. Miss Bockarie is also an Associate Lecturer at the Eastern Technical University, Kenema Town where she teaches courses in agricultural economics and marketing. Miss Bockarie is an expert in value chain analysis and holds a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in agricultural economics from Njala University.
Mrs. Salimatu Saccoh is a Lecturer and a professional seamstress at the Institute of Food Technologies, Nutrition and Consumer Studies, School of Agriculture, Njala University, Sierra Leone. Mrs. Saccoh has over six years’ professional experience as a Lecturer and over 25 years’ experience as a professional seamstress. She holds a Bachelor and Master’s Degree from the Department of Homes Sciences, School of Agriculture, Njala University Sierra Leone.
Prof. Shikui Dong is currently the Dean, College of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China. He has over 2 decades’ experience in grassland ecology and restoration and has over 400 peer review publications to his name. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA. He has produced more than 10 PhD scholars within the field of ecology and restoration. Professor Dong has authored 6 books including two in English. He has rich experiences of teaching and researching in foreign countries such as USA, Holland, Nepal and India.
Muthu Rajkumar is a Researcher at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). He is attached to the Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh State. He holds a Bachelor and Masters in the field of Botany and Ecology. His area of expertise is Biodiversity Monitoring, Biodiversity Assessment and Tropical Forest Ecology. He has extensive knowledge in ecological and biodiversity research and studies.
Dr. Roberto Xavier Supe Tulcan is a Scholar attached to the Beijing Normal University Beijing China. He holds a Bachelor in Marine Biology, Masters in Environmental Sciences and PhD in Environmental Sciences at the Beijing Normal University. His areas of passion are heavy metals and organic pollutants in water, sediment, and organisms. He has many scholar publications to his name.
Dr. Sanjay Singh is a Researcher at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), India. He has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in the field of Biodiversity and Climate Change. He has over 40 article and 6 chapters to his name and he authored a book.
About this book
Open Access
In the captivating pages of "Mountain Ecosystems & Resources Management", readers embark on an insightful journey through the intricate world of mountain ecosystems and the essential strategies for responsible resource management. This book serves as an enlightening guide for understanding the unique dynamics of these awe-inspiring landscapes and the challenges they face in an ever-changing world. Through a harmonious blend of scientific exploration and practical approaches, this research-based literary expedition unveils the delicate balance between human development and the preservation of these remarkable ecosystems.
Spanning 24 chapters, the book first delves into the enchanting beauty and biodiversity of mountain ecosystems. This section not only highlights the intrinsic value of these ecosystems but also sheds light on their vulnerability to climate change and human activities. Moving forward, the book meticulously dissects resource management strategies that hold the key to sustaining the delicate equilibrium of mountain environments, through capturing the topics of Mountain Agrobiodiversity, Mountain Forests, Mountain Watersheds, River Basin Management, Ecotourism, Animal Genetic Diversity, Mountain Identity, Environmental Psychology and Mountain Policies. Thus, whether it is water resources crucial for downstream communities, sustainable tourism that respects local cultures, or responsible land use planning, the book offers a wealth of insights to empower policymakers, environmentalists, and local communities alike.
Overall, the narrative transcends from theory to action as the book presents inspiring case studies of successful resource management initiatives from around the globe. These stories of collaboration, innovation, and resilience demonstrate that a harmonious coexistence between humans and mountain ecosystems is not only attainable but also imperative for a sustainable future. "Mountain Ecosystems & Resources Management" serves as a beacon of knowledge, guiding readers toward a deeper appreciation of these majestic landscapes and inspiring them to become stewards of their preservation. As we stand at a crossroads of environmental consciousness, this book paves the way for informed decisions that will safeguard these natural treasures for generations to come.
About the Editor
Hasrat Arjjumend
Topics
- Mountains
- Mountain Ecosystems
- Natural Resources
- NRM
- Mountain Agrobiodiversity
- Mountain Forests
- Mountain Watershed
- River Basin Management
- Ecotourism
- Mountain Biodiversity
- Mountain Landscape
- Climate Change
- Animal Genetic Diversity
- Mountain Identity
- Environmental Psychology
- Mountain Policies
Citation
Arjjumend, H. (ed.) (2023). Mountain Ecosystems and Resources Management, vol. 1, Montreal, Canada: The Grassroots Institute, eISBN: 978-1-7778455-0-6. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/mount.a
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgement |
| Abbreviations |
| Preface / Foreword |
| Chapter 1 |
Introduction
Hasrat Arjjumend |
| Chapter 2 |
Applying the Landscape Services Concept in Landscape Research: A Review
Sining Zhang |
| Chapter 3 |
Mountain Biodiversity in Romania
Daniela Antonescu |
| Chapter 4 |
Fish Diversity of Hill Streams of South Kamrup, Assam, India
Ellora Choudhury,
Saibal Sengupta |
| Chapter 5 |
Mountain Forests: Challenges and Management
Hyunshik Moon,
Tamirat Solomon |
| Chapter 6 |
Dynamics of Grassland Vegetation Composition across different Land-use Types on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau: Implications to Combat Grassland Degradation
Moses Fayiah, ShiKui Dong,
Roberto Xavier Supe Tulcan,
Sanjay Singh,
Muthu Rajkumar,
Sallay Saccoh,
Rebecca Bockarie |
| Chapter 7 |
Understanding the Nexus of Climate Change and Migration: A Case of Dhye Peoples from Upper Mustang, Nepal
Pragya Sherchan |
| Chapter 8 |
Integrated Management of Land, Water and Bioresources for Sustainable Agriculture in North Eastern Region of India
Sanjay-Swami |
| Chapter 9 |
Integrated River Basin Management: Lessons Learned from the Nepal Himalaya
Prakash Singh Thapa,
Sunita Ranabhat,
Kishor Aryal,
Bindu Ghimire,
Kabi Raj Khatiwada |
| Chapter 10 |
Agrobiodiversity Indicators and Measurement using R
Bal Krishna Joshi |
| Chapter 11 |
Agrobiodiversity and Natural Resource Management in Traditional Agricultural Systems of Northeast India
Wishfully Mylliemngap |
| Chapter 12 |
Ecosystem Services to Support the Diversification of Agricultural Production
Alla Pecheniuk,
Valentyna Borkovska,
Andrii Pecheniuk,
Iryna Mushenyk |
| Chapter 13 |
Indigenous Seeds, Seed Selection and Seed Bank for Sustainable Agriculture
Bal Krishna Joshi |
| Chapter 14 |
Enhancing Farmers’ Seed Systems through Empowerment of Women: A Case Study from mountain areas of SW China
Yanyan Zhang,
Xin Song,
Yiching Song,
Milin Tian |
| Chapter 15 |
Issues of Declining Livestock Breeds: Revisiting Domestic Animal Diversity in Pastoral Systems
Saverio Krätli |
| Chapter 16 |
Study on the Diversity of Products Obtained from Sheep in the Current Bioeconomy Context
Lavinia Udrea,
Gabriela Teodorescu,
Sînziana Venera Morărita,
Ivona David |
| Chapter 17 |
Camel Systems and Pastoralists’ Lifestyle in Semi-Deserts and Mountains: Constraints and Challenges
Ayman Balla Mustafa,
Asim Faraz |
| Chapter 18 |
Trends and Patterns of Scientific Publishing during 1990-2020 on Conservation Genetics in Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest
Marcos Vinicius Bohrer Monteiro Siqueira,
Gustavo Reis de Brito,
Marcela Aparecida de Moraes Silvestre |
| Chapter 19 |
Mountain Identity and Development Aspirations
Elena Konstantinidou,
Konstantinos Moraitis |
| Chapter 20 |
Psychological Discourse in Building the Environmental Consciousness in Special Context of Carpathian Mountains
Olena Khrushch,
Yuliya Karpiuk |
| Chapter 21 |
Collective Ecological Consciousness from the Prism of Psychological Indicators
Olena Khrushch,
Oksana Fedyk,
Yuliya Karpiuk |
| Chapter 22 |
United Nations Mountain Agenda, the Mountain Partnership and Related Regional Mechanisms
Rosalaura Romeo |
| Chapter 23 |
Postmodern Transformations of Tourism Development in Mountains
Alla Pecheniuk,
Alla Kiziun |
| Annexure |
List of Reviewers |
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Language:
English
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Publisher:
The Grassroots Institute
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Copyright Year:
2023
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Audience:
Natural Resources Scientists,
Social Scientists,
Policy Analysts,
etc.
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Keywords:
Mountains;
Mountain Ecosystems;
Natural Resources;
NRM;
Mountain Agrobiodiversity;
Mountain Forests;
Mountain Watershed;
River Basin Management;
Ecotourism;
Mountain Biodiversity;
Mountain Landscape;
Climate Change;
Animal Genetic Diversity;
Mountain Identity;
Environmental Psychology;
Mountain Policies
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