Publication Date
1997
Description
Range scientists have always had the mistaken idea that herders cannot appraise, characterize or assess the state of their rangeland or range resource. From observations made in northern Cameroon, it appears that herders know the pastoral environment in which they operate probably better than many range scientists. They do not seem to have a good idea on range trends. However, from their pattern of range utilization over time it is possible to have an assessment of the state and trend of rangeland. A wide range of information on the pastoral knowledge of rangeland is needed to develop a sustained range extension program which could be scientifically sustainable and fulfill the perceptions of rangeland and range resources by herdsmen.
Citation
Tedonkeng Pamo, E and Scholte, P, "Perception of Rangeland by Herders in Northern Cameroon" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 19.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session21/19
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Perception of Rangeland by Herders in Northern Cameroon
Range scientists have always had the mistaken idea that herders cannot appraise, characterize or assess the state of their rangeland or range resource. From observations made in northern Cameroon, it appears that herders know the pastoral environment in which they operate probably better than many range scientists. They do not seem to have a good idea on range trends. However, from their pattern of range utilization over time it is possible to have an assessment of the state and trend of rangeland. A wide range of information on the pastoral knowledge of rangeland is needed to develop a sustained range extension program which could be scientifically sustainable and fulfill the perceptions of rangeland and range resources by herdsmen.
