Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge of the biodiversity of rangelands in Greece
2. Understanding the impact of climate changes on biodiversity in rangelands in Greece
3. Analysing and understanding the contribution of range plants in the function of rangeland ecosystem
4. Development of critical thought
5. Management biodiversity of rangelands to protect and conserve the natural environment
6. The Contribution of range plants in the development of livestock in Greece
Course Content (Syllabus)
Classification of native rangeland plants of the country with emphasis to the families Poaceae and Fabaceae. Specifically, study the ecological types their growth (herbaceous annuals and perennials, shrubs) the height spread (low, mountainous and subalpine vegetation zone wide),the economic value, the strength to grazing, the their capacity to adapt into different environments, their resistance to stress conditionsthe competitive ability, nutritional value, the grazing preference and the managerial characteristics.Τhe wordwide effects of long-term grazing on rangeland biodiversity.
Keywords
Range plants, Poaceae and Fabaceae families, ecological and management chracteristics, nutrient value, grazing preference, plant communities,