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Research Note

Grazing-Induced Modification of a Semi-Arid Rangeland from a Two-Phase to a Three-Phase Mosaic Geo-Ecosystem

Ilan Stavi Dead Sea & Arava Science Center, Ketura, IsraelCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Hanoch Lavee Geography and Environment Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
,
Eugene Ungar The Agricultural Research Organization, Bet-Dagan, Israel
&
Pariente Sarah Geography and Environment Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
Pages 79-83 | Received 15 Feb 2011, Accepted 08 Jun 2011, Published online: 03 Jan 2012

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