Session A — Rangelands as dynamic systems

A1 — Structural and functional diversity in rangelands: integrating different scales in rangeland functioning    

69

Abstract

A2 — Biodiversity conservation in rangelands: why and how?                                         

80

Abstract

A3 — Vegetation change in rangelands                                                                       

 89

Abstract

A4 — Desertification: patterns and processes in Africa                                                 

101

Abstract

A5 — Role of wildlife in rangelands                                                                             

107

Abstract

A6 — Fragmentation of rangelands: ecological and economic implications. A tribute to Jim Ellis       

113

Abstract

Session B — Management for sustainable use

B1 — Rangeland auditing and monitoring                                                                    

117

Abstract

B2 — Managing grazing pressure for sustainable rangelands                                        

131

Abstract

B3 — Rangeland and water resources                                                                        

147

Abstract

B4 — Global climate change and rangelands                                                               

153

Abstract

B5 — Rehabilitating rangelands                                                                                  

157

Abstract

B6 — Forage production for rangelands                                                                       

175

Abstract

B7 — Conservation farming: evaluating the overall benefits of landuse options for people and the environment

194

Abstract

Session C1–C3 — Tenure, livelihoods and sustainable development

C1 — Common property issues in rangelands                                                             

197

Abstract

C2 — Rangelands as systems for multiple land use and livelihood support                     

202

Abstract

C3 — Multiple stakeholder platforms for natural resource management in rangelands      

210

Abstract

Session C4–C6 — Enabling frameworks

C4 — Moving beyond technology transfer: indigenous knowledge and participatory approaches in rangeland development                                                                                                    

215

Abstract

C5 — Balancing ecology and economics                                                                    

222

Abstract

C6 — Policy development for rangeland                                                                      

227