Effects of land use cover change on rangelands ecosystem

The spatial and temporal land use cover patterns of range lands have changed in the last decades due to highly efficient traditional farming methods. Although understanding the contexts for how people respond to and shape periods of land use cover change and how society follows up change seems to be a largely neglected and still less understood issue. It is hoped that this book provides information for decision makers and development practitioners about the magnitude and dimensions of long term land use and land cover changes, their drivers, impacts and community mitigating strategies in the study areas and surroundings to help in formulating effective environmental policies and management strategies. In addition, the book gives an overview of the various ranges of local knowledge and practices within the study areas from which planning and formulation of future projects could be based.