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The principal economic value of arid and semi-arid rangeland is provision of grazing for livestock, primarily sheep, goats and camels. Livestock production is one of the major economic and subsistence activities of the arid and semi-arid lands of the region. Rangelands also constitute the largest area of degraded lands in certain zones of the Asia region. The two principal types of rangeland degradation result from: (a) overgrazing, which reduces plant cover and the proportion of plant species that can be consumed by livestock; (b) removal of range vegetation for agricultural production; and (c) energy consumption.
The overall objective of this theme is to re-establish sustainable systems for managing rangelands and livestock production in the rangelands in an economic and socially equitable manner. This will entail the definition, development and application of participatory approaches to rangeland management in order to enhance recovery of vegetative cover to increase rangeland productivity, and improve options for social and economic development for those communities using these fragile areas.
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