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The role of scientific models

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Grazing and Conservation Management

Part of the book series: Conservation Biology Series ((COBI,volume 11))

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The management of large herbivores and the application of grazing in conservation management has been guided by a combination of trial-and-error and scientific investigations. This book has provided an overview of the scientific knowledge concerning relevant aspects of grazing systems and their management. In this chapter we attempt to identify scientific achievements with respect to their function in supporting the management of nature reserves. This will be done by considering fields of research that are of direct significance to management practice (Table 10.1).

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WallisDeVries, M.F., Van de Koppel, J. (1998). The role of scientific models. In: WallisDeVries, M.F., Van Wieren, S.E., Bakker, J.P. (eds) Grazing and Conservation Management. Conservation Biology Series, vol 11. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4391-2_10

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