FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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Stocking rate is
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How many animals fit in a given area
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How many plants fit in a given area
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How many trees should exist in a given area
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carrying capacity is how many animals your pasture can support in a period of time. Carrying capacity is a measure of grass or forage available. Stocking rate is how many animal units (AUs) of livestock are grazing or using the land in a certain period.
Detailed explanation-2: -The AUM is the standard, fixed variable used in all stocking rate calculations, no matter the forage type or resource, and no matter what animals you are grazing. Perform the calculations to get your operation’s stocking rate. The formula for stocking rate is (Forage Yield (lb/acre) x (Utilization Rate (%)/100)) / AUM.
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