Landscape-based traditional grazing management systems for the sustainability of southern Ethiopia’s Borana rangelands

Key Points

• Sustainability improves through traditional grazing management practices that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health.
• Effective grazing management practices reported an increase in native plant diversity by 25% over two years.
• Observational analysis across Borana rangelands highlights traditional methods that protect land productivity and ecological balance.
• Highlighting the need for integrating local knowledge with modern practices to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.