Proceedings of the 6th Scientific Conference of Rangeland Society of Tanzania (RST)

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    Review of adaptive management practices for rangelands restoration under uncertainty of climate change
    (Rangeland Society of Tanzania (RST), 2025) Selemani Ismail S.
    Rangelands are crucial ecosystems covering 54% of the global area, supporting the livelihoods of millions of people through provision of various good and ecosystem services such as food, livestock and wildlife feeds, carbon sequestration, water regulation, medicinal plants, and biodiversity conservation. In Tanzania alone, rangelands cover over 74% of the land, supporting a significant population of livestock and wildlife, with millions of cattle, goats, and sheep managed extensively in these areas, often competing for forage and water resources. However, rangelands are highly susceptible to climate change impacts, leading to continuous degradation and loss of biological resources. Climate change uncertainty further complicates efforts to restore rangelands effectively. This paper addresses the challenges and provides strategies for restoring Tanzania rangelands in the face of climate change. The paper used secondary data through reviewing the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events like prolonged droughts, increased temperatures, and altered precipitation patterns on rangeland ecosystems. The review suggests restoration strategies such as effective enclosure management, climate-smart pasture renovation, adaptive management practices, ecosystem-based approaches, community involvement, and policy reforms.