Restoring Rangelands through Opportunistic Grazing
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Mounir Louhaichi, Azaiez Ouled Belgacem, Monica Evans, Mireille Ferrari, Ali Nefzaoui. (21/11/2024). Restoring Rangelands through Opportunistic Grazing. Tunis, Tunisia: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
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Brief about the innovative approach to restoring Tunisia's rangelands, which encompass 5.5 million hectares and are essential for the economy and rural livelihoods. The document highlights "opportunistic grazing," a method developed through collaboration between ICARDA and the Tunisian government that allows for short, targeted grazing periods in previously rested areas. This strategy has demonstrated a 270% increase in productivity and a nearly 220% improvement in biodiversity, fostering healthier ecosystems and creating economic opportunities for rural communities. By scaling this approach, By scaling this approach, Tunisia can provide a sustainable model for land use across the MENA region.
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Louhaichi, Mounir https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4543-7631
Ouled Belgacem, Azaiez https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5946-7540
Nefzaoui, Ali https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5086-354X
Ouled Belgacem, Azaiez https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5946-7540
Nefzaoui, Ali https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5086-354X