Table 2.
Location and characteristics of the sites sampled in Hulunbuir meadow steppe of Inner Mongolia, China, in 2011
| Site | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) | Altitude (m a.s.l.) | Land-use type | Dominant species | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49°22.33′ | 120°1.73′ | 633 | Grazing | May to September | Leymus chinensis |
| Fenced | Since 2006 | Leymus chinensis | ||||
| 2 | 49°21.17′ | 120°6.15′ | 658 | Grazing | May to September | Stipa baicalensis |
| Fenced | Since 2006 | Stipa baicalensis | ||||
| 3 | 49°19.33′ | 120°5.87′ | 619 | Grazing | May to September | Mesophytic forbs |
| Fenced | Since 2006 | Mesophytic forbs | ||||