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Grazing land is a type of land use where domestic livestock or wild animals feed on grass or other plants. Grazing lands are typically areas where the climate and soil conditions are not suitable for the cultivation of crops. They can be found in various parts of the world and are used for different types of animal husbandry.

Types of Grazing Land

There are several types of grazing lands, including:

• Pasture: This is land that is used primarily for the production of domesticated grazing animals. Pastures are often managed to optimize the growth of grass or other plants that are beneficial for the animals.

• Rangeland: This is land on which the native vegetation is predominantly grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs suitable for grazing or browsing use. Rangelands include natural grasslands, savannas, shrublands, deserts, tundras, and certain wetlands.

• Common land: This is land owned collectively or by one person, but over which other people have certain traditional rights, such as to allow their livestock to graze.

Grazing Management

Grazing management involves controlling the timing and intensity of animal grazing to optimize the productivity and sustainability of the grazing land. It includes practices such as rotational grazing, where animals are moved between different pastures to allow for recovery and regrowth of vegetation.

Environmental Impact

Grazing lands can have both positive and negative impacts on the environment. On the positive side, they can provide habitat for wildlife and help to maintain biodiversity. On the negative side, overgrazing can lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and degradation of water quality.

See Also

• Sustainable agriculture
• Livestock
• Grassland
• Rangeland management