Rangeland Problems and Indigenous Knowledge of Borana Community

In this book the main topics covered are factors affecting rangeland productivity and the role of indigenous knowledge in rangeland management. So it has of great importance. Indigenous knowledge has a diverse role in rangeland management. As it has been shown in the book the main factors affecting rangeland productivity in borana rangeland are bush encroachment, recurrent drought, rangeland degradation, overgrazing, erratic rainfall and expansion of crop cultivation. These factors have considerable impacts on the productivity of rangelands and livelihoods of pastoralist. Mobility, herd splitting, customary institutions and traditional enclosure (kaloo) are the main indigenous knowledge of Borana pastoralists in rangeland management.

Autorentext

Galgalo Dika was born in Borana. He received his BA degree in Geography and Environmental Studies, MA degrees in Land and Water Resources Management. He has worked both in Mettu and Gambella university. currently he is PhD student at Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in college of development studies, PhD in environment and development.