Describes changes in rangeland utilization (human activity) which affect the environment, and especially the primary productivity. Presents the data collection methodology including measured parameters, methodology including measured parameters, methodological constraints and proposed method; and...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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[The measurement of the conditions and trends in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia]
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The measurement of the conditions and trends in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia
Discusses the results of the measurement of environmental changes in grazed ecosystems with reference to correlated changes in livestock management in Kenya; includes techniques used to measure the changes, and proposed methods; presents data on a case study at a group ranch located in western Ke...
Simplified description of total annual rainfall, monthly rainfall, annual variations & spatial distribution in the Southern, North-Eastern & Jijiga rangeland development units where livestock development efforts are under way. Measures risks associated with dif. forms of livestock production & as...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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[The climatic risks to livestock production in the Ethiopian rangelands (southern, north-eastern and Jijiga Rangeland Development Units)]
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The climatic risks to livestock production in the Ethiopian rangelands (southern, north-eastern and Jijiga Rangeland Development Units)
Presents rainfall data for selected sites in the Ethiopian rangelands, SORDU, NERDU & JIRDU examining its seasonal, monthly or annual distribution & variation.
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Haile-Selassie, A.
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[Rainfall patterns and probabilities in the Ethiopian rangelands]
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Rainfall patterns and probabilities in the Ethiopian rangelands
Discusses the methodology for ecological monitoring. Reviews the principles for the establishment of a monitoring network. Discusses the application to the Kenyan situation. Presents results of the establishment of monitored sites on two ranches in Taita district. Includes a bibliography on envir...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Heemstra, H.H.
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[Development of a methodology for the ecological monitoring of range trends in Kenya]
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Development of a methodology for the ecological monitoring of range trends in Kenya
Presents results of measurements of plant cover under & around acacia & Balanites trees to assess if acacias are beneficial to the productivity of rangelands with their ability to fix nitrogen.
Describes the woody components in the African Savanna rangelands and the production of wood and grass with supporting data on number of trees & shrubs per hactare (Data from Ethiopia and Senegal); also describes the tree populations with data on woody layer and grass layer productivities in vario...