The Characteristics of Grassland Resources in Southwest of China and the Ways of Sustainable Development

Characteristics of grassland resources and development potential in southwest China were discussed,the ways of sustainable development were suggested:(1) Scientifically utilizing natural grassland,vigorously establishing cultivated grassland and developing efficient grassland animal husbandry;(2) Widely planting grass in farming-fallow crop and winter-fallow paddy field to establish new forage-crop rotation system;(3) Further investigating present grassland resources,establishing grassland resources bearing capacity dynamic monitor system.(4) It is suggested that emphases on supporting grassland animal husbandry in southwest area and coping with rocky desertification should be put into effect.