The Landscape as a Unit for Rangeland Inventory in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Iran
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Abstract
Severe range degradation was critically extended in many region of Iran and
caused many rangelands were restricted and interwoven with croplands in a complex
system. Therefore, rangeland planning and inventory as an isolated activity has become
almost impossible. Current landscape planning involves contributions of different social
organizations often with different interests and with different desired outcomes. In this
study, landscape is considered as a management unit. I have proposed an integrated model
based on traditional pastoralism which will facilitate sustainable land use of natural
resources in future. Combining the benefits of different rural groups is the most important
part of our decision making plan which provides solution to the problems of nondependency
of villagers to the rangelands. Formation of research work group from urban
specialists and rural skilled workers with cooperation of international organization are the
keys of preparation the integrated projects.
