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Fire Management for Healthy Rangelands in Sub-Sahara Africa

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Title Fire Management for Healthy Rangelands in Sub-Sahara Africa
 
Creator Louhaichi, Mounir
Olesikilal, Birikaa
Hassan, Sawsan
 
Subject adaptive management
rangeland fire management
sub-sahara africa
prescribed burning
ecological effects
 
Description This comprehensive review explores the historical and cultural significance of fire management in Sub-Sahara Africa's rangelands, emphasizing its integral role in socio-cultural practices and livelihoods. While traditional fire use aligns with herders' knowledge for optimal pasture management, recent limitations arise from government policies, erratic rainfall, and population pressures. The ecological effects of fire on rangelands showcase its potential for ecological renewal, influencing species diversity, biomass, and soil properties. The paper delves into strategic planning associated with implementing prescribed burning programs, aligning with FAO guidelines. Emphasizing the importance of monitoring and adaptive management, the review concludes with insights for policymakers, land managers, and practitioners, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement for sustainable prescribed burning programs in the region.
 
Date 2023-07-25
2023-12-04T20:22:58Z
2023-12-04T20:22:58Z
 
Type Presentation
 
Identifier Mounir Louhaichi, Birikaa Olesikilal, Sawsan Hassan. (25/7/2023). Fire Management for Healthy Rangelands in Sub-Sahara Africa. Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/134992
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-SA-4.0
Open Access
 
Format application/pdf
 
Publisher International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas