I. Introduction
Grassland is one of the most widely distributed and important terrestrial vegetation types in the world, with a wide distribution area. China's grassland area is 355 million hectares, accounting for 6% to 8% of the world's total grassland area, ranking second in the world. In addition, grasslands have important ecological functions in maintaining biodiversity, conserving water and soil, purifying air, sequestering carbon, and regulating soil erosion and sandstorms. Since the Party Central Committee and the State Council implemented the policy of "returning grazing land to grassland" in 2003, remarkable results have been achieved in protecting and improving grassland ecological environment and improving people's livelihood. "Returning grazing to grass" does not mean that grazing is prohibited. Except for the prohibition of grazing in some areas, many grasslands implement zoned rotational grazing and rest grazing during the growing season. A reasonable grazing policy is the key to driving the regional economy, preventing grassland desertification and ensuring people's livelihood. The research on grazing optimization also provides a scientific basis for the country and government to formulate grazing policies and grassland management decisions.