Publication Date
1997
Description
In the practise of extensive cattle rearing in the Guinean low altitude savannah, coupled with a poor knowledge or appreciation of the plant communities, disturbs the natural equilibrium of vegetation. A carefully designed land management program and the establishment of indicators to monitor any changes are crucial for ensuring production capacity. The study suggests the integration into a Geographical Information System of a set of field indicators defined for a typical savannah of the area in question. These indicators take into account throughout the seasons, data on the climate, the natural environment, the productivity value of vegetation and the risk of its degradation, as well as the type of cattle used. A plan integrating data and field indicators into a Geographic Information System stress the interest and relevance of a global process towards a rational management of space and rearing methods in the Guinean zone.
Citation
Lecomte, Ph; Hellemans, Ph; and Buldgen, A, "Integrated Management of Natural Forage Resources in a Tropical Humid Savannah of West Africa" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 9.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session18/9
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Integrated Management of Natural Forage Resources in a Tropical Humid Savannah of West Africa
In the practise of extensive cattle rearing in the Guinean low altitude savannah, coupled with a poor knowledge or appreciation of the plant communities, disturbs the natural equilibrium of vegetation. A carefully designed land management program and the establishment of indicators to monitor any changes are crucial for ensuring production capacity. The study suggests the integration into a Geographical Information System of a set of field indicators defined for a typical savannah of the area in question. These indicators take into account throughout the seasons, data on the climate, the natural environment, the productivity value of vegetation and the risk of its degradation, as well as the type of cattle used. A plan integrating data and field indicators into a Geographic Information System stress the interest and relevance of a global process towards a rational management of space and rearing methods in the Guinean zone.
