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Cultivating Sulla for Silvopastoral Restoration the Mediterranean Basin
This innovative agricultural approach employs the drought-resistant native forage legume, Hedysarum coronarium (Sulla), to address the challenges faced by semi-arid regions in Tunisia. The strategy focuses on enhancing ...
Challenges and opportunities for promoting use of native species for the rehabilitation of degraded silvopastoral systems in Tunisia
On September 18, 2023, the One CGIAR initiative on Livestock and Climate, in collaboration with the Direction General des Forets (DGF) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), hosted ...
Strengthening governance for sustainable silvopastoral restoration and enhanced livelihood
Silvopastoral systems in dry areas play a crucial role in enhancing land productivity and resilience, offering environmental benefits, and positively influencing the livelihoods of communities. Sabihia Site, managed by the ...
Training Course on Seed Collection & Conservation and Nursery Management of Indigenous Silvopastoral Species
In Tunisia, pastoral and silvopastoral lands play a crucial role as vital resources, constituting a substantial portion and significantly contributing to livestock feed requirements. Unfortunately, the excessive exploitation ...
Training of Trainers in Rangeland Monitoring & Assessment: Integrating LandPKS, VegMeasure, and Traditional Methods
Effective rangeland management relies on precise monitoring and assessment of natural resources, offering insights into ecosystem structure and function. Standardized methods, consistently applied over time and space, are ...
Strengthening the resilience of silvopastoralists through proven climate smart practices in the semi-arid region of Tunisia
Silvopastoral systems, integrating trees, shrubs, and livestock, offer an innovative approach to sustainable land use. Key to success is the strategic selection of forage crops, tailored to climatic and soil conditions, ...
Awareness day on the importance and conservation of the Ziziphus tree
Silvopastoral systems, integrating tree cultivation with livestock grazing, offer sustainable agricultural practices with environmental benefits. This study explores the vital role of Ziziphus species in Tunisian silvopastoral ...
Participatory action research trials in arid rangelands of Southern Tunisia
Rangelands in Tunisia, play a vital role in providing essential services such as clean water, air, forage, and habitat for diverse ecosystems. However, decades of degradation due to socioeconomic changes, abandonment of ...
On-Job-Training in Rangeland Survey and Restoration
Rangelands in Tunisia, spanning approximately 5.5 million hectares, play a vital role in providing about 30% of livestock feed. However, widespread overexploitation, including overgrazing and wood cutting, has led to ...