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This analysis examines how Mongolian pastoralists perceive environmental changes and the influence of local knowledge and institutions.

March 14, 2026Rangeland Ecology & ManagementOpen Access

Perception of Rangeland Degradation in Mongolia: The Role of Herder Groups and Local Ecological Knowledge

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IMIvana MardesicCentre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement MSMatthieu SalpeteurInstitut de Recherche pour le Développement JCJean‐Daniel CesaroCentre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement

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Analysis explores how herder groups influence perceptions of rangeland degradation in Mongolian communities, suggesting implications for environmental awareness.

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This analysis examines how Mongolian pastoralists perceive environmental changes and the influence of local knowledge and institutions.
Conducted surveys in two districts of Mongolia, one with pasture user groups (PUGs) and one without.
Compared herders' perceptions with instrumental data on rangeland conditions.
Analyzed the role of PUGs in shaping awareness of environmental degradation.
Herders in PUG areas do not report different levels of rangeland degradation compared to non-PUG areas.
Active PUG participants show higher awareness of rangeland degradation.
Normalized difference vegetation index was found to be an inadequate tool for assessing early-stage rangeland degradation.

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Mardesic et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fa9ab39f7826a300b439 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2026.01.002

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Analysis explores how herder groups influence perceptions of rangeland degradation in Mongolian communities, suggesting implications for environmental awareness.

Perception of Rangeland Degradation in Mongolia: The Role of Herder Groups and Local Ecological Knowledge

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