Grazing Management

What is the primary purpose of conservation grazing?

• To increase the number of livestock

• To maintain and improve habitats for wildlife

• To maximize agricultural production

• To reduce the carbon footprint of farming

Which of the following is NOT listed as a suitable habitat for conservation grazing?

• Wood pasture

• Urban parks

• Grassland

• Heathland

What is a negative effect of overgrazing?

• Promotes the growth of rare plants

• Increases habitat variation

• Decreases competition among plants

• Stops plants from flowering

What should a conservation grazing management plan identify?

• The highest yielding livestock breeds

• The best agricultural machinery

• The most profitable crops

• The type and numbers of livestock for grazing

Which livestock is noted for creating a range of vegetation heights?

• Pigs

• Cattle

• Chickens

• Turkeys

What is a sign of undergrazing?

• Many flowers during spring and summer

• High structural diversity in vegetation

• Increased numbers of invertebrates

• Low numbers of different plant species

Why might supplementary feeding be necessary?

• To encourage livestock to stay in one place

• For animal welfare reasons in extreme weather conditions

• To increase livestock size

• To enhance the taste of the meat

What should be avoided when grazing on species-rich grassland?

• Monitoring habitat condition

• Rotational grazing

• Supplementary feeding

• Using native breeds

Which of the following is a benefit of choosing breeds suited to specific habitats?

• Leads to overgrazing and soil compaction

• Creates a varied vegetation structure beneficial to insects

• Reduces the structural diversity of vegetation

• Increases the need for chemical fertilizers

What is a recommended practice for managing wetlands?

• Use heavy machinery to manage vegetation

• Graze until the ground becomes too wet

• Avoid grazing to preserve water quality

• Maintain high stock levels year-round