Deterioration and strategies for alpine grassland in the North Slope of Qilian Mountains

he grassland in North Slope of Qilian Mountains is barrier for ecology and safety to Hexi Corridor.This study analyzed the situation,utilization and influenced factors of alpine grassland resources in this area and proposed strategies of grassland resources sustainable utilization based on grassland classification management.The proposed strategies included grassland resources and grazing system improvement,grassland ownership clarification,reasonable medicinal herbs picking with time management,ecological compensation and infrastructure construction and biology control strategy