Suppressing of Invasive Wild Black Cherry (prunus Serotina) With Peacock Goat Grazing

27 Mar Suppressing of Invasive Wild Black Cherry (prunus Serotina) With Peacock Goat Grazing

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Abstract

Ehemalige militärische Übungsgelände unterliegen nach Nutzungsaufgabe oft einer Sukzession durch Gehölze. Aufgrund von Munitionsbelastung scheiden in der Regel manuelle Verfahren aus, so dass auf

English Abstract

Secondary succession by woody plants is common on abandoned military training areas. Due to the high explosive ordnance load in these areas, manual management methods cannot be used and encroaching shrubs can become difficult to control. In addition to Przewalski’s horses, goats can help to keep areas cleared through their grazing. The peacock goats can suppress the growth of invasive Wild Black Cherry (Prunus serotina). Since April 2012, these goats have been released into the Tennenloher Forest Nature Reserve (Middle Franconia). Results show that the Wild Black Cherry was extensively grazed by the goats and that succession could be slowed significantly, particularly when multi-species grazing (horse and goat) was used