Transhumant grazing systems in temperate Asia (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

This book brings together studies by national scientists on traditional transhumant grazing systems, emphasizing grazing management and overall land use. Focus is on two zones in temperate Asia: the Himalaya-Hindu Kush and the colder areas of China, Mongolia and parts of Central Asia. Under prevailing conditions, mobile herding is the only sustainable way the population can make best use of the natural resources, but systems were dislocated by collectivization. In the Himalaya there is conflict between herders and sedentary groups. While poor pasture condition is a major constraint, the main problems are socio-economic and institutional and relate to land tenure and grazing rights. Fodder crops are, however, of great interest for settled groups who use the same pastures. Focus on technical solutions, herder training and participatory approaches should be within the context of political decisions.

General

Imprint:	Food & Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (Fao)
Country of origin:	Italy
Series:	FAO plant production and protection series, 31
Release date:	February 2004
Authors:	Food and Agriculture Organization
Editors:	James M. Suttie • Stephen G. Reynolds
Dimensions:	240 x 240 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	351
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-92-5-104977-8
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > General
LSN:	92-5-104977-7
Barcode:	9789251049778

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