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Keyword: Herders

Original Article
Will Mongolia’s Herders Disappear within 10 Years?

Introduction The challenges related to the preservation of Mongolia’s pastureland, its quality and condition are key concerns for the livestock sector. However, scientists, researchers and government agencies tend to focus solely on rangeland ecology and livestock. All too often, herders are overlooked and omitted from the discourse. This is the main reason I want to […]

Indigenous Knowledge of Shepherds in Determining the Flammability of Vegetation: A case study of Khalkhal Semi-Steppic Rangelands of Iran

The indigenous knowledge of shepherds about the different components of the plant fuel, ways of their classification and their contribution to fire behavior helps range managers to understand fire and effective management of the rangelands. The present research aims to document the indigenous knowledge of shepherds in this regard. For this purpose, a semi-structured interview […]

Indigenous Knowledge of Shepherds in Determining the Flammability of Vegetation A case study of Khalkhal Semi-Steppic Rangelands of Iran