The effect of technological inputs on a grassland from Apuseni Mountains

Abstract

High grassland biodiversity is generally associated with low-input livestock systems that support less than 1 LU per ha. A climatic change, world population growth and uncertainties concerning suplies of fossil energy and water are reserch challenges. In this conditions, mountains farming with traditional management present a promising alternative to survive. The objective of our study is to evaluate the effect of technological inputs (mowing and grazing) on a grassland from boreal floor, Apuseni Mountains.