Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya
The baseline survey conducted on plant species measurements in the selected rangeland management units of Baringo, Isiolo and Marsabit counties revealed evidence of degraded rangelands. The biophysical survey aimed to assess the current state of vegetation cover, species composition and ecosystem he...
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| author | Lutta, Alphayo Musembi, John |
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| description | The baseline survey conducted on plant species measurements in the selected rangeland management units of Baringo, Isiolo and Marsabit counties revealed evidence of degraded rangelands. The biophysical survey aimed to assess the current state of vegetation cover, species composition and ecosystem health in these critical ecosystems. The findings provide valuable insights into the extent of degradation and the urgent need for restoration efforts to ensure sustainable rangeland management and livelihoods for pastoral communities. The rangeland evaluation team found that significant portions of the pastoral rangelands are experiencing reduced vegetation cover, leading to increased bare ground and soil erosion. Overgrazing, climate change and land use changes were identified as the primary contributors to this decline. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1692652025-12-08T10:11:39Z Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya Lutta, Alphayo Musembi, John rangelands monitoring restoration livestock land degradation land restoration The baseline survey conducted on plant species measurements in the selected rangeland management units of Baringo, Isiolo and Marsabit counties revealed evidence of degraded rangelands. The biophysical survey aimed to assess the current state of vegetation cover, species composition and ecosystem health in these critical ecosystems. The findings provide valuable insights into the extent of degradation and the urgent need for restoration efforts to ensure sustainable rangeland management and livelihoods for pastoral communities. The rangeland evaluation team found that significant portions of the pastoral rangelands are experiencing reduced vegetation cover, leading to increased bare ground and soil erosion. Overgrazing, climate change and land use changes were identified as the primary contributors to this decline. 2024-12-19 2025-01-16T14:53:21Z 2025-01-16T14:53:21Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169265 en Open Access application/pdf CGIAR System Organization Lutta, Alphayo, Musembi, John. 2024. Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya.Report. ILRI. Kenya |
| spellingShingle | rangelands monitoring restoration livestock land degradation land restoration Lutta, Alphayo Musembi, John Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya |
| title | Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya |
| title_full | Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya |
| title_fullStr | Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya |
| title_short | Biophysical Rangeland Resource Assessment in Isiolo, Baringo and Marsabit counties of Kenya |
| title_sort | biophysical rangeland resource assessment in isiolo baringo and marsabit counties of kenya |
| topic | rangelands monitoring restoration livestock land degradation land restoration |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169265 |
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