Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable shrub species - Retama

Abstract

Retama: A resilient, pioneer plant for rangeland rehabilitation and stable ecosystems. Arid and semi-arid rangelands face increasing climate variability and grazing pressure as the world’s demand for food increases. ICARDA is promoting drought-tolerant species as a crucial means of assisting rangeland rehabilitation efforts, helping to conserve rapidly-depleting water resources and maintain grazing at sustainable levels. The result: a win-win situation for rural communities and the environment.