Native forage shrub species in south-eastern Spain: forage species, forage phytomass, nutritive value and carrying capacity

This study provides data on plant density, vegetation cover, total and forage phytomass for the main rangelands and shrubs of a ‘pilot zone’ (Almeria, Spain) in the south-east of Spain. Carrying capacity has been calculated for each rangeland, and for two different levels of energy requirements: maintenance (from 0•29 to 1•28 goats ha−1) and production (from 0•20 to 0•88 goats ha−1). The nutritive value was determined for the most representative shrubs in the area