Successful Restoration of Heathlands and Grasslands Associated with Long-Term Habitat Preferences of Cattle and Horses: Insights from GPS Tracking

This dataset contains long-term vegetation and habitat structure data from permanent plots in a heathland and grassland restoration area in the Oranienbaumer Heide restoration area, Central Germany. The data are provided in a standardized long format, with each row representing a single vegetation or biodiversity variable measured at a specific plot and survey date.

The dataset includes plot identifiers, survey dates, habitat types, management regimes (grazed vs. control), and measured or derived vegetation variables with corresponding values. It is intended for ecological time-series analyses, mixed-effects modeling, and assessments of long-term grazing effects on vegetation structure and biodiversity.