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Beyond the idealised image of nomadic caravans, we all too often lose sight of the fact that pastoralism made it possible for humans to discover and exploit new territories. Today, pastoralism is still an important activity for people living in arid or semi-arid regions, steppes and mountainous regions. It is also worth highlighting the interdependent relationship between herders, their livestock and the environment they exploit, which makes this method of production unique.
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