Rangelands in East Africa represent vast areas, providing livelihoods for millions of people and for a wide range of wildlife species. However, many of these rangelands are highly degraded and there is a need for restoration of the productivity of these ecosystems to ensure that they continue to provide critical ecosystem services. There are significant opportunities for increased carbon storage in rangelands as they have the potential to store significant amounts of soil organic carbon (SOC) if well managed, particularly given their spatial extent. In addition, restoration of degraded rangelands represents a critical pathway for conservation by reducing current pressures on protected areas due to land degradation and increased competition for resources. Healthy rangelands are important for local livelihoods by providing income from livestock as well as from tourism.
Publication year
2024
Authors
Winowiecki, L.A.; Crossland, M.; Trautman, S.; Magaju, C.; Wavinya, A.; Ahmad, M.; Vågen, T-G.
Language
English
Keywords
rangelands, women, monitoring
Geographic
Kenya
