Bush encroachment is a major handicap to livestock grazing in Tanzania

Loading...
Thumbnail Image

Date Issued

Date Online

2023-12-21

Language

en
Type

Review Status

Access Rights

Open Access Open Access

Usage Rights

CC-BY-SA-4.0

Share

Citation

Mounir Louhaichi. (21/12/2023). Bush encroachment is a major handicap to livestock grazing in Tanzania. Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).

Permanent link to cite or share this item

External link to download this item

DOI

Abstract/Description

Bush encroachment refers to the gradual invasion and expansion of woody vegetation into areas that were traditionally open for grazing. This encroachment negatively impacts the available grazing land for livestock, creating obstacles and difficulties for pastoral activities. the phot shows that the proliferation of bushes and shrubs is causing significant challenges for livestock grazing in Tanzania.

Author ORCID identifiers

Contributes to SDGs

SDG 1 - No poverty
SDG 13 - Climate action
Investors/sponsors
CGIAR Action Areas
CGIAR Initiatives