Global rangeland production systems and livelihoods at threat under climate change and variability
Rangelands are one of the Earth's major ice-free land cover types. They provide food and
support livelihoods for millions of people in addition to delivering important ecosystems …
support livelihoods for millions of people in addition to delivering important ecosystems …
The herd, a source of flexibility for livestock farming systems faced with uncertainties?
MO Nozieres, CH Moulin, B Dedieu - Animal, 2011 - cambridge.org
'Adapt to endure'has become a necessity in agriculture, but the means to do so remain
largely undefined. The aim of this literature review is to analyse how the herd contributes to …
largely undefined. The aim of this literature review is to analyse how the herd contributes to …
Global assessment of the non‐equilibrium concept in rangelands
The non‐equilibrium concept of rangeland dynamics predicts that the potential for grazing‐
induced degradation is low in rangelands with relatively variable precipitation. To date …
induced degradation is low in rangelands with relatively variable precipitation. To date …
Short-term management and stocking rate effects of grazing sheep on herbage quality and productivity of Inner Mongolia steppe
P Schoenbach, H Wan, A Schiborra… - Crop and Pasture …, 2009 - CSIRO Publishing
Degradation and decreasing productivity increasingly demand sustainable grazing
management practices within Inner Mongolian steppe ecosystems. This study focuses on …
management practices within Inner Mongolian steppe ecosystems. This study focuses on …
Pastoralist societies in flux: A conceptual framework analysis of herding and land use among the Mukugodo Maasai of Kenya
S Hauck, DI Rubenstein - Pastoralism, 2017 - Springer
Pastoral livelihoods are evolving rapidly. The emergence of globalized markets and the
integration of globalized production in developing countries have forced many pastoralists …
integration of globalized production in developing countries have forced many pastoralists …
[PDF][PDF] Rainfall variability and its impact on large mammal populations in a complex of semi-arid African savanna protected areas
We investigated the rainfall patterns and associated fluctuations of wild large herbivore
species in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA), southern Africa …
species in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA), southern Africa …
Grazing systems are a result of equilibrium and non-equilibrium dynamics
Paradigms about desertification and non-equilibrium dynamics are currently dominating
discussions about rangeland and pastoralist systems in semi-arid and arid zones. Climate …
discussions about rangeland and pastoralist systems in semi-arid and arid zones. Climate …
Pathways of continuity and change: Maasai livelihoods in Amboseli, Kajiado District, Kenya
SB BurnSilver - … Maasai? Livelihoods, conservation and development in …, 2009 - Springer
The Greater Amboseli Ecosystem (GAE) extends~ 8,400 km 2 north, east and west from the
base of Mount Kilimanjaro, and includes the Amboseli basin, swamp wetlands along the …
base of Mount Kilimanjaro, and includes the Amboseli basin, swamp wetlands along the …
Seasonal dynamics, production potential and efficiency of cattle in the sweet and sour communal rangelands in South Africa
Monitoring cattle inflows and outflows over time is a good indicator of herd productivity. In
this study, ninety households were monitored for a year to determine the effect of season …
this study, ninety households were monitored for a year to determine the effect of season …
Using coupled simulation models to link pastoral decision making and ecosystem services
Historically, pastoral people were able to more freely use the services their semi-arid and
arid ecosystems provide, and they adapted to changes in ways that improved their well …
arid ecosystems provide, and they adapted to changes in ways that improved their well …