Herders’ local knowledge and capacity development needs for sustainable rangeland management in Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Sangeda Anthony Z. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Selemani Ismail S. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nindi Stephen J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Looloitai Lilian | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-13T12:29:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-13T12:29:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | Healthy Rangelands for Sustainable Economic Development | |
| dc.description.abstract | Pastoralists in Tanzania are facing a myriad of threats and challenges in managing rangelands. One of the concrete ways of responding to these challenges and myths about pastoralism is through training, advocacy and public awareness. The study was conducted to examine the existing capacity among pastoralists on rangeland management practices in seven districts (zones) which represent the diverse pastoral ecosystems in Tanzania. The sites vary significantly in terms of climatic conditions which are largely differentiated by rainfall availability and distribution. A total of 221 pastoralists were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The study used cross sectional design in data collection. More information was triangulated through Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using SPSS and content analysis, respectively. It was found that most pastoralists have rich indigenous knowledge yet they received limited training on rangeland related issues. The existing local knowledge related to management of rangeland resources, were found poorly integrated into management practices such as reseeding, bush control, soil and moisture conservation. The study established further that pastoral communities require capacity development in the areas of rain water harvesting, soil and moisture conservation, control of invasive weeds and adaptation strategies to climate change. Therefore, it is recommended to engage local communities by building their capacity on rangeland ecological carrying capacity, diversification of livelihoods strategies, fodder management and establishment of improved pastures. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/20.500.14820/7557 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Rangeland Society of Tanzania (RST) | |
| dc.subject | Training needs | |
| dc.subject | Pastoral community | |
| dc.subject | Rangeland management | |
| dc.subject | Capacity development | |
| dc.subject | Tanzania | |
| dc.title | Herders’ local knowledge and capacity development needs for sustainable rangeland management in Tanzania | |
| dc.type | Article |