The meaning of sustained yield in use of rangelands

Sustained yield is the threshold for the propeι- use of renewable natural resources. Its application to rangelands without loss of their fot·est character and their disassociation froιn tl1e protective uιnbrella of the forest low can ensure theiι- constant availability for grazing and for other multifunctional and environιnental roles. Moreover, it can allow fιxing the stocking rate at the productive potential of rangelands, with or without improveιnent. Pι-erequisites for its use in practice are its legal authorization, the conψulsory preparation of grazing prograιns within broad forest ιnanageιnent plans and the control of its applications.