Publication Date
1997
Description
The objectives of the present study are to demonstrate techniques of native pasture improvement to farming communities and to assess their ability to apply pasture management, including deferred grazing. The work was conducted in four villages in north west Syria and in one location in Beka’a, Lebanon. The results indicated significant improvement on pasture productivity and the farmers showed a positive attitude towards adopting the new practices.
Citation
Osman, A E.; Christiansen, S; Nassar, A; and Ghassali, F, "A Village Approach in Rehabilitation of Degraded Pastures on Marginal Lands in West Asia" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 11.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session18/11
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A Village Approach in Rehabilitation of Degraded Pastures on Marginal Lands in West Asia
The objectives of the present study are to demonstrate techniques of native pasture improvement to farming communities and to assess their ability to apply pasture management, including deferred grazing. The work was conducted in four villages in north west Syria and in one location in Beka’a, Lebanon. The results indicated significant improvement on pasture productivity and the farmers showed a positive attitude towards adopting the new practices.
