Exploring the Options in North-West China''s Pastoral Lands

Authors Squires, Victor; Hua Limin; Li Guolin; Zhang Degang

Journal TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE USE OF RANGELANDS IN NORTH-WEST CHINA , 2010,:

DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-9622-7_3

Abstract Present-day land utilization in the pastoral regions of NW China shows the influence of both the long tradition of herding and the impact of population increases through inward migration, and of the changing policy environment from the mid-twentieth century. Management options and livelihood strategies for the herders and farmers in NW China are considered and evaluated. The necessity of working within a systems framework is explained.