Technologies

Reseeding local fodder species in Bamyan rangelands using indigenous and scientific methods [Afghanistan]

کاشت انواع علوفه جات محلی در علفچرهای بامیان با استفاده از رویشهای های بومی و علمی

technologies_7402 - Afghanistan

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1. Informations générales

1.2 Coordonnées des personnes-ressources et des institutions impliquées dans l'évaluation et la documentation de la Technologie

Personne(s)-ressource(s) clé(s)

Spécialiste GDT:
Technician:

Alamy Sayed Basir

FAO Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Volunteers:

Masror Sayed Taqi

Volunteer Community Facilitator

Afghanistan

Volunteer:

Mohseenpor Sayed Azim

Volunteer Community Facilitator

Afghanistan

exploitant des terres:

Arvin Ali

Volunteer Community Facilitator

Afghanistan

Volunteer:

Wafa Sayed Ihsan

Volunteer Community Facilitator

Afghanistan

exploitant des terres:

The RMA Members

Members of Rangeland Management Associations in two target districts.

Afghanistan

Nom du projet qui a facilité la documentation/ l'évaluation de la Technologie (si pertinent)
Community-based sustainable land and forest management in Afghanistan
Nom du ou des institutions qui ont facilité la documentation/ l'évaluation de la Technologie (si pertinent)
FAO Afghanistan (FAO Afghanistan) - Afghanistan

1.3 Conditions relatives à l'utilisation par WOCAT des données documentées

Le compilateur et la(les) personne(s) ressource(s) acceptent les conditions relatives à l'utilisation par WOCAT des données documentées:

Oui

1.4 Déclaration sur la durabilité de la Technologie décrite

Est-ce que la Technologie décrite ici pose problème par rapport à la dégradation des terres, de telle sorte qu'elle ne peut pas être déclarée comme étant une technologie de gestion durable des terres?

Non

Commentaires:

The technology is sustainable and easily replicable by local communities.

2. Description de la Technologie de GDT

2.1 Courte description de la Technologie

Définition de la Technologie:

Artificial reseeding is a key method for restoring degraded rangelands. It involves reintroducing native, palatable fodder species to improve vegetation cover, soil health, and biodiversity. This process boosts forage for grazing animals, stabilizes soil, and helps combat desertification, enhancing ecosystem health and productivity.

2.2 Description détaillée de la Technologie

Description:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project of “Community-based sustainable land and forest management in Afghanistan” aimed to conserve vegetation cover and ecosystems through introducing community-based sustainable land and forest management (SLM/SFM) practices in rangeland and forest areas within five targeted provinces, including Bamyan, that benefited rural communities that rely on these ecosystems for their livelihood. The project introduced an integrated, community-based approach of SLM/SFM in Afghanistan for promoting biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and rangeland productivity.

To enhance rangeland productivity in Bamyan province, artificial reseeding of native, locally adapted, and drought-resistant fodder species plays a vital role in restoring health and productivity of the degraded rangeland ecosystem, improving soil quality, and increasing fodder availability for livestock, which contributed to local livelihoods and environmental resilience.

Communities carefully identify highly vulnerable and degraded rangelands for reseeding initiatives. These include previously rain-fed wheat fields cultivated for human consumption, overgrazed sites, and areas with restricted grazing to support vegetation recovery before reseeding. Attention is also given to areas prone to snow avalanches and flash floods causing landslides and soil erosion, which impact downstream residential areas, irrigation systems, trails, roads, and farmlands. These zones are prioritized and mutually agreed upon for reseeding and restoration efforts.

This reseeding local fodder species technology involves several key activities.

1.Identification of locally adapted drought-resistant and palatable fodder species by livestock owners and land users.
2.Identification of highly producing areas of selected fodder species to collect quality seeds.
3.Defer grazing and delay fodder harvest for the purpose of seed maturity in the targeted area.
4.Awareness raising about the maturity stages of different fodder species seeds: Through project intervention and awareness campaigns, rural residents have gained a better understanding of the seed ripening, collecting, and cultivation stages.
5.Collecting, drying, and storing seed: The fodder species’ seeds are collected manually by hand. These fodder species produce longer main stems with inflorescence and spikelets on the top at an average person's breast height. Collected seed is brought to the storing facility and laid out under sunlight for drying. Once seed reaches a certain moisture content, it's stored in a cool and dry place until the day of reseeding under the direct supervision of the rangeland management association (RMA).
6.Season of reseeding local fodder seed: Reseeding activities typically begin in the autumn season, just before the first snowfall. Seeds remain in the soil throughout the winter, allowing them to overcome dormancy and germinate in the spring of the following year. Local fodder species used for reseeding include various Fennel species and other plants traditionally relied upon for winter fodder. These include: Umbelliferae ferulus (Gheghu), Winklera silaifolia (Pali), Prangos sp. (Kami), Ferula sp. (Badran), Rheum spp. (Chukri), Koeleria cristata (Khola), a shrub locally known as Qarghna.
7.Method of Reseeding: The inter and intra-row space between seeding pits (max. 2-3 seeds in one pit) depends on the slope of the terrain, canopy of the fodder, and extent of vegetation cover. If the % slope of the terrain is increasing and canopy of planted species is small, then the space between two rows and two plants decreases and vice versa. Normally, the space between two rows is 1-1.5 m and two plants are about 40-60 cms apart. On the day of reseeding, some land users dig small pits using a hoe and shovel approximately five centimeters deep, followed by another person who puts seeds in the pit and covers the seed with soil using his own boot. The distance between pits is estimated through a person's step. One person reseeds 3.5 kgs of seed per working day. Roughly, a total of 15 kgs of fodder seed is needed for 1 ha of rangeland. It's worth mentioning that the quantity of seed per ha depends on the space between rows and plants and the size of the fodder seed itself.

The seeds are collected using the cash-for-work model. This served (i) to provide income support to poor, vulnerable men and women through short-term employment and (ii) to rehabilitate public assets (rangelands) that are vital for sustaining the livelihoods of livestock rearing. Both men and women-headed vulnerable households benefited from the cash-for-work program of seed collection. More importantly, these fodder species’ seeds are fresh, locally adapted, nutritious for livestock (help fatten livestock), available locally, and inexpensive compared to other types of fodder seed. The germination percentage of the seed and growth of the fodder is significantly high in the reseeded area.

Traditionally, rural communities knew that fodder crops grew from seeds; however, the main stems with inflorescences and spikelets were harvested before maturity and used as fuelwood for heating and cooking. Through awareness-raising campaigns and training workshops within the project, farmers were encouraged to leave the main stems intact for seed maturation, allowing for natural seed dispersal and seed collection for reseeding. The success of natural reseeding is limited compared to artificial reseeding due to several factors. In natural reseeding, seeds are often exposed and not covered by soil, making them vulnerable to environmental conditions. Moisture availability may also be insufficient for germination, and existing vegetation can compete with new growth. In contrast, artificial reseeding ensures that seeds are properly covered, protected, and placed in areas with optimal moisture, which increases the likelihood of successful germination and establishment. Recently, the demand for the local fodder seed has dramatically increased because many non-profit organizations and private businesses are purchasing these seeds. It created a new source of income for the rural communities.

Finally, the technology combines both traditional knowledge and scientific understanding, contributing to more effective restoration of the degraded rangeland ecosystem, improving soil health, and increasing fodder availability, which contributed to livelihood resilience and improvement.

2.3 Photos de la Technologie

2.4 Vidéos de la Technologie

Commentaire, brève description:

The video shows the reseeding of local fodder seeds in degraded rangelands, contributing to land restoration and improved fodder availability.

Date:

28/10/2024

Lieu:

Balderghoto village, Punjab district Bamyan province

Nom du vidéaste:

Gul Nabi Khan

Commentaire, brève description:

The video shows the result of reseeding local fodder species, such as Umbelliferae Ferula and Prangos sip., showed improved vegetation cover, enhanced soil stabilization, increased forage availability for livestock, and greater ecosystem resilience.

Date:

03/06/2023

Lieu:

Village Kandogak, RMA Sayed Bacha, Punjab district Bamyan

Nom du vidéaste:

Gul Nabi Khan

2.5 Pays/ région/ lieux où la Technologie a été appliquée et qui sont couverts par cette évaluation

Pays:

Afghanistan

Région/ Etat/ Province:

Bamyan

Autres spécifications du lieu:

Punjab and Yakawalang districts

Spécifiez la diffusion de la Technologie:
  • appliquée en des points spécifiques ou concentrée sur une petite surface
Est-ce que les sites dans lesquels la Technologie est appliquée sont situés dans des zones protégées en permanence?

Non

Commentaires:

These sites are subject to a five-year quarantine following the reseeding activity, meaning that they are designated off-limits for grazing, shrub gathering, and fodder harvesting during this period.

2.6 Date de mise en œuvre de la Technologie

Indiquez l'année de mise en œuvre:

2021

2.7 Introduction de la Technologie

Spécifiez comment la Technologie a été introduite: :
  • par le biais de projets/ d'interventions extérieures
Commentaires (type de projet, etc.) :

The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) project of “Community-based sustainable land and forest management in Afghanistan” is an environmental project funded by Global Environmental Facility (GEF) which focused on reducing land degradation, enhance biodiversity and climate change mitigation.

3. Classification de la Technologie de GDT

3.1 Principal(aux) objectif(s) de la Technologie

  • améliorer la production
  • réduire, prévenir, restaurer les terres dégradées
  • préserver l'écosystème
  • conserver/ améliorer la biodiversité
  • s'adapter au changement et aux extrêmes climatiques et à leurs impacts

3.2 Type(s) actuel(s) d'utilisation des terres, là où la Technologie est appliquée

Les divers types d'utilisation des terres au sein du même unité de terrain: :

Non


Pâturages

Pâturages

Pâturage extensif:
  • Pastoralisme de type semi-nomade
Pâturage intensif/ production fourragère :
  • Prairies améliorées
  • Direct grazing and remaining fodder is cut for animal feeding
Type d'animal:
  • bétail - laitier
  • caprine
  • ovins
Est-ce que la gestion intégrée cultures-élevage est pratiquée?

Non

Produits et services:
  • viande
  • lait
  • laine
Espèces:

ovins

Nombre:

647703

Espèces:

caprine

Nombre:

250869

Espèces:

bétail - laitier

Nombre:

165274

Commentaires:

It has been agreed among community members that, following the reseeding program, the area will be quarantined for at least 4-5 years. During this period, no grazing, shrub collection, or fodder harvesting will be allowed in order to enhance vegetation coverage.
The exact number of livestock in the reseeding area of the rangeland is currently unknown, as no formal count has been conducted. The numbers provided reflect an estimated count of livestock in the target districts of Yakawlang 1 and Punjab. The data was sourced from the Department of Livestock and Animal Health of the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation of Bamyan.

3.3 Est-ce que l’utilisation des terres a changé en raison de la mise en œuvre de la Technologie ?

Est-ce que l’utilisation des terres a changé en raison de la mise en œuvre de la Technologie ?
  • Oui (Veuillez remplir les questions ci-après au regard de l’utilisation des terres avant la mise en œuvre de la Technologie)
Les divers types d'utilisation des terres au sein du même unité de terrain: :

Oui

Précisez l'utilisation mixte des terres (cultures/ pâturages/ arbres):
  • Agropastoralisme (y compris les systèmes culture-élevage intégrés)
Terres cultivées

Terres cultivées

  • Cultures annuelles
Cultures annuelles - Précisez les cultures:
  • céréales - blé de printemps
Est-ce que les cultures intercalaires sont pratiquées?

Non

Est-ce que la rotation des cultures est appliquée?

Non

3.4 Approvisionnement en eau

Approvisionnement en eau des terres sur lesquelles est appliquée la Technologie:
  • pluvial
Commentaires:

The rangeland is rainfed and experiences heavy snowfall during the winter season.

3.5 Groupe de GDT auquel appartient la Technologie

  • fermeture de zones (arrêt de tout usage, appui à la réhabilitation)
  • pastoralisme et gestion des pâturages
  • Amélioration de la couverture végétale/ du sol
  • rangeland restoration

3.6 Mesures de GDT constituant la Technologie

pratiques végétales

pratiques végétales

  • V2: Herbes et plantes herbacées pérennes
modes de gestion

modes de gestion

  • M1: Changement du type d’utilisation des terres
Commentaires:

The land is closed/rested for both natural and artificial vegetation to recover.

3.7 Principaux types de dégradation des terres traités par la Technologie

érosion hydrique des sols

érosion hydrique des sols

  • Wt: perte de la couche superficielle des sols (couche arable)/ érosion de surface
  • Wg: ravinement/ érosion en ravines
  • Wm: mouvements de masse/ glissements de terrain
dégradation biologique

dégradation biologique

  • Bc: réduction de la couverture végétale
  • Bh: perte d’habitats
  • Bq: baisse de la quantité/ biomasse
  • Bs: baisse de la qualité et de la composition/ diversité des espèces
Commentaires:

Reseeding of various fodder crops help control soil degradation by restoring plant cover, which stabilizes the soil and reduces erosion. Soil cover reduces loss of fertile soil and can increase soil organic matter that then can lead to improved fertility.

3.8 Prévention, réduction de la dégradation ou réhabilitation des terres dégradées

Spécifiez l'objectif de la Technologie au regard de la dégradation des terres:
  • prévenir la dégradation des terres
  • restaurer/ réhabiliter des terres sévèrement dégradées
Commentaires:

Reseeding technology helps restore degraded land by introducing vegetation that stabilizes soil, improves water retention, and prevents erosion. Once the land is restored, reseeding continues to prevent further degradation by maintaining protective vegetation that sustains soil health and reduces environmental pressures.

4. Spécifications techniques, activités, intrants et coûts de mise en œuvre

4.1 Dessin technique de la Technologie

Spécifications techniques (associées au dessin technique):

General specifications of the technology:
1. Local fodder crops, such as species from the Ferula and Prangos genera, are well-suited to semi-arid conditions due to their drought and cold resistance.
2. A moderate slope of 10-25% is ideal for reseeding.
3. On such slopes, the recommended distance between two rows is 1-1.5 meters, while the spacing between two seeding pits should be 0.40-0.60 meters. The spacing between pits can be estimated using a person’s step. The depth of each pit should be approximately 0.05 meters.
4.The width of the pit is determined by a single strike with a hoe or mattock.
5. The distance between rows and plants can vary depending on the slope, soil type, vegetation cover, and canopy size of the fodder crop. For steeper slopes or species with small canopies, the spacing between rows and plants should be reduced, and vice versa.
6.Small pits for planting are dug using tools such as hoes or mattocks.
7. 2-3 seeds are placed in each pit.
8. The seeds are covered with soil using a person's foot, boot, or a similar implement.
9. Approximately 15 kilograms of seed are required per hectare for reseeding using this technology.
10. It is important to note that the quantity of seed required per hectare depends on the spacing between rows and plants, as well as the size of the seed.

Auteur:

Ms. Samira Yarzadeh and Mr. Sayed Habibullah Fatimi

Date:

16/12/2024

4.2 Informations générales sur le calcul des intrants et des coûts

Spécifiez la manière dont les coûts et les intrants ont été calculés:
  • par superficie de la Technologie
Indiquez la taille et l'unité de surface:

539 hectares

autre/ monnaie nationale (précisez):

AFN

Indiquez le taux de change des USD en devise locale, le cas échéant (p.ex. 1 USD = 79.9 réal brésilien): 1 USD = :

69,0

Indiquez le coût salarial moyen de la main d'œuvre par jour:

350 AFN

4.3 Activités de mise en place/ d'établissement

Activité Calendrier des activités (saisonnier)
1. Identification of locally adapted drought-resistant and palatable fodder species by livestock owners and land users. April and May
2. Identification of highly producing areas of selected fodder species for seed collection. June and July
3. Defer grazing and delay fodder harvest for the purpose of seed maturity in the targeted area. June, July, August and September
4. Awareness raising about the maturity stages of different fodder species seeds: August and September
5. Collecting, drying, and storing seed September
6. Sites identification for reseeding September
7. Mobilization of community members for reseeding campaign September and October
8. Reseeding: Transporting seed and agricultural tools to the area, preparation of field, digging planting pits, reseeding and covering the seed. October and November
9. Control grazing in the next growing season April, May, June, July (following year)

4.4 Coûts et intrants nécessaires à la mise en place

Spécifiez les intrants Unité Quantité Coûts par unité Coût total par intrant % des coût supporté par les exploitants des terres
Main d'œuvre Collecting of local fodder seed (Kami, Ghegho, Chukri, Khola, Badra, Qarghana) person-days 5,0 350,0 1750,0
Main d'œuvre Drying and storing of local fodder seed person-days 3,0 350,0 1050,0
Main d'œuvre Reseeding of local fodder seed in rangeland person-days 8,0 350,0 2800,0 100,0
Equipements Pit digging equipment i.e., shovel, hoe, pick mattock no. 5,0 250,0 1250,0 100,0
Equipements Plastic bags for collecting seed (reusable) pieces 3,0 20,0 60,0 100,0
Coût total de mise en place de la Technologie 6910,0
Coût total de mise en place de la Technologie en dollars américains (USD) 100,14
Si le coût n'est pas pris en charge à 100% par l'exploitant des terres, indiquez qui a financé le coût restant:

The cost of collecting the plant material is paid by the project under the cash-for-work intervention (110 AFN/kg))

Commentaires:

In reference to the agreement with the Rangeland Management Association, reseeding is voluntarily carried out by its members. Additionally, the necessary farming equipment for digging pits is provided by the members themselves.

4.5 Activités d'entretien/ récurrentes

Activité Calendrier/ fréquence
1. Control grazing and fodder harvesting 12 months/ annually
2. Restrict cutting perennial shrubs for forage, firewood and their uprooting 12 months/ annually
3. Reseeding is done in the pits where there was no germination. Growing season/ once a year
4. Conduct workshops and awareness raising for herders on SLM. Growing season/ twice a year
Commentaires:

After reseeding, the area is closed off for 4-5 years to prevent grazing, fodder collection, and shrub harvesting or uprooting as firewood. Once the area has recovered, it will be sustainably used by harvesting one-third as fodder after it matures and the seeds have naturally dispersed.

4.6 Coûts et intrants nécessaires aux activités d'entretien/ récurrentes (par an)

Spécifiez les intrants Unité Quantité Coûts par unité Coût total par intrant % des coût supporté par les exploitants des terres
Main d'œuvre Community members, acting as rangers, patrol the area to control grazing, fodder collection, and shrub harvesting person-day 240,0 200,0 48000,0 100,0
Main d'œuvre Reseeding of pits where there was no germination. person-day 2,0 350,0 700,0 100,0
Main d'œuvre Conduct awareness raising for herders on SLM. no. 3,0 3000,0 9000,0
Coût total d'entretien de la Technologie 57700,0
Coût total d'entretien de la Technologie en dollars américains (USD) 836,23
Si le coût n'est pas pris en charge à 100% par l'exploitant des terres, indiquez qui a financé le coût restant:

Once there is no cash for work from the project, the community still collects seeds, reseed some in reseeding area and the rest is sold in the open market depending on the demand.

Commentaires:

Patrolling reseeded rangeland to prevent grazing, fodder harvesting, and shrub collection is a critical step in sustainable rangeland management, particularly in regions like Bamyan, Afghanistan, where rangelands are vital for pastoralist livelihoods. The community selects one or two herders to monitor and manage land use for eight months each year, until livestock return to indoor barns for the winter season. Rangers are paid annually for patrolling the entire rangeland area, rather than by hectare, which makes it challenging to calculate the cost per hectare. The land is divided into different zones, including grazing areas during specific periods, rotational grazing zones, and restricted grazing areas such as reseeded land. Rangers are trained to enforce the agreed regulations and ensure compliance effectively.

4.7 Facteurs les plus importants affectant les coûts

Décrivez les facteurs les plus importants affectant les coûts :

The most important factors affecting the costs are the seed of local fodder types and their availability during the growing season, as well as the cost of rangers patrolling the technology area.

5. Environnement naturel et humain

5.1 Climat

Précipitations annuelles
  • < 250 mm
  • 251-500 mm
  • 501-750 mm
  • 751-1000 mm
  • 1001-1500 mm
  • 1501-2000 mm
  • 2001-3000 mm
  • 3001-4000 mm
  • > 4000 mm
Spécifiez la pluviométrie moyenne annuelle (si connue), en mm:

150,00

Spécifications/ commentaires sur les précipitations:

The average annual rainfall in Bamyan, Afghanistan, is relatively low, as the region is characterized by a semi-arid to arid climate. On average it is around 100–150 mm annually.
Most of the precipitation occurs during the spring season (March to May) and occasionally in the early summer. Snowfall is common in the winter months due to Bamyan's high elevation (about 2,500-3,000 meters above sea level), contributing to water availability through snowmelt in spring and summer seasons.

Indiquez le nom de la station météorologique de référence considérée:

World weather online

Zone agro-climatique
  • semi-aride

The mean annual temperature in Bamyan varies around 6–8°C (43–46°F). The region experiences a wide temperature range throughout the year due to its high-altitude and semi-arid climate. Bamyan winters are very cold and snowy, while summers are hot and dry.
Winter (December–February): Extremely cold, with average temperatures ranging from -10°C to -15°C (14°F to 5°F). Nights can be even colder, with temperatures dropping below -30°C (-4°F).
Summer (June–August): Relatively mild, with average daytime temperatures around 20–25°C (68–77°F). Nights remain cool due to the high altitude.
Spring and Autumn: Transition seasons with moderate temperatures, ranging from 5–15°C (41–59°F).

5.2 Topographie

Pentes moyennes:
  • plat (0-2 %)
  • faible (3-5%)
  • modéré (6-10%)
  • onduleux (11-15%)
  • vallonné (16-30%)
  • raide (31-60%)
  • très raide (>60%)
Reliefs:
  • plateaux/ plaines
  • crêtes
  • flancs/ pentes de montagne
  • flancs/ pentes de colline
  • piémonts/ glacis (bas de pente)
  • fonds de vallée/bas-fonds
Zones altitudinales:
  • 0-100 m
  • 101-500 m
  • 501-1000 m
  • 1001-1500 m
  • 1501-2000 m
  • 2001-2500 m
  • 2501-3000 m
  • 3001-4000 m
  • > 4000 m
Indiquez si la Technologie est spécifiquement appliquée dans des:
  • non pertinent
Commentaires et précisions supplémentaires sur la topographie:

Bamyan, located in Afghanistan's central highlands, is characterized by a mix of high mountain ranges, valleys, and plateaus. The Hindu Kush Mountain range 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) contributes to the region's cold climate and water source. The Bamyan Valley, known for its ancient Buddha statues, supports agricultural activities. High-altitude plateaus create grazing lands for pastoralist communities. The Kunduz River and seasonal streams sustain the region's water systems.

5.3 Sols

Profondeur moyenne du sol:
  • très superficiel (0-20 cm)
  • superficiel (21-50 cm)
  • modérément profond (51-80 cm)
  • profond (81-120 cm)
  • très profond (>120 cm)
Texture du sol (de la couche arable):
  • grossier/ léger (sablonneux)
  • moyen (limoneux)
Texture du sol (> 20 cm sous la surface):
  • grossier/ léger (sablonneux)
  • moyen (limoneux)
Matière organique de la couche arable:
  • moyen (1-3%)
  • faible (<1%)
Si disponible, joignez une description complète du sol ou précisez les informations disponibles, par ex., type de sol, pH/ acidité du sol, capacité d'échange cationique, azote, salinité, etc.

The soil characteristics of Bamyan Province, as detailed by FAO's Afghanistan Soil Information System (AfSIS) and the FAO Soil Atlas of Afghanistan, indicate that the soils are predominantly loamy to sandy with varying organic content. They are slightly alkaline, with pH levels ranging from 7 to 8 in many areas. The topsoil is characterized by low organic matter content, typical of arid and semi-arid regions, and moderate cation exchange capacity. Nitrogen levels are low, necessitating careful management to ensure sustainable agricultural productivity. Salinity levels are generally low to moderate across most parts of the region.

5.4 Disponibilité et qualité de l'eau

Profondeur estimée de l’eau dans le sol:

5-50 m

Disponibilité de l’eau de surface:

bonne

Qualité de l’eau (non traitée):

eau potable

La qualité de l'eau fait référence à:

eaux souterraines

La salinité de l'eau est-elle un problème? :

Non

La zone est-elle inondée?

Non

Commentaires et précisions supplémentaires sur la qualité et la quantité d'eau:

Water salinity does not appear to be a major problem in Bamyan Province. Most water sources, including those originating from snow and glacier melt, show good quality for drinking, with low to moderate salinity levels. However, localized issues such as high total dissolved solids (TDS) or electrical conductivity (EC) have been identified in certain areas, indicating potential salinity concerns, particularly for irrigation or drinking in specific contexts.

5.5 Biodiversité

Diversité des espèces:
  • moyenne
Diversité des habitats:
  • moyenne
Commentaires et précisions supplémentaires sur la biodiversité:

The state of biodiversity in Bamyan Province varies across its ecosystems and is influenced by factors such as altitude, land use, and conservation measures. In protected areas such as Band-e-Amir National Park and Shah Foladi, which are rich in endemic plant species, wildlife species such as snow leopards, ibex, wolves, and a variety of bird species. Outside protected zones, biodiversity is under pressure due to overgrazing, hunting, unsustainable land use, and land degradation, which reduce the habitat quality for native plants and animals. Medicinal plant species, important for local use, are declining due to unsustainable harvesting practices. Overall, biodiversity in Bamyan's protected areas is better preserved than in unprotected regions.

5.6 Caractéristiques des exploitants des terres appliquant la Technologie

Sédentaire ou nomade:
  • Sédentaire
  • Semi-nomade
Orientation du système de production:
  • subsistance (auto-approvisionnement)
  • exploitation mixte (de subsistance/ commerciale)
Revenus hors exploitation:
  • moins de 10% de tous les revenus
Niveau relatif de richesse:
  • pauvre
Individus ou groupes:
  • groupe/ communauté
Niveau de mécanisation:
  • traction animale
Genre:
  • femmes
  • hommes
Age des exploitants des terres:
  • jeunes
  • personnes d'âge moyen
Indiquez toute autre caractéristique pertinente des exploitants des terres:

The main characteristics of land users in Bamyan Province are predominantly rural, with around 90% of the population engaged in agriculture, agroforestry, and livestock farming. These communities rely heavily on the rangelands for grazing, fuelwood, and other natural resources. The province is home to agro-pastoralists, where both crop farming and animal husbandry are integral to their livelihoods.

5.7 Superficie moyenne des terres utilisées par les exploitants des terres appliquant la Technologie

  • < 0,5 ha
  • 0,5-1 ha
  • 1-2 ha
  • 2-5 ha
  • 5-15 ha
  • 15-50 ha
  • 50-100 ha
  • 100-500 ha
  • 500-1 000 ha
  • 1 000-10 000 ha
  • > 10 000 ha
Cette superficie est-elle considérée comme de petite, moyenne ou grande dimension (en se référant au contexte local)?
  • moyenne dimension
Commentaires:

In the context of Bamyan’s agricultural and rangeland management, more than 100 hectares of artificial reseeding activity is typically considered medium-scale.

5.8 Propriété foncière, droits d’utilisation des terres et de l'eau

Propriété foncière:
  • communauté/ village
Droits d’utilisation des terres:
  • communautaire (organisé)
Droits d’utilisation de l’eau:
  • communautaire (organisé)
  • individuel
Est-ce que les droits d'utilisation des terres sont fondés sur un système juridique traditionnel?

Oui

Précisez:

Customary systems (Jirgas and Shuras)

Commentaires:

Land use rights in Bamyan are governed by traditional legal systems, blending customary laws, Islamic Sharia, and state regulations. Customary practices such as Jirgas and Shuras, often mediated by local elders, dominate in rural areas but frequently conflict with state laws over issues like grazing rights and communal resources. These overlapping systems lead to disputes, particularly between nomadic and settled communities, with ongoing efforts to create a unified legal framework.

5.9 Accès aux services et aux infrastructures

santé:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
éducation:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
assistance technique:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
emploi (par ex. hors exploitation):
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
marchés:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
énergie:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
routes et transports:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
eau potable et assainissement:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
services financiers:
  • pauvre
  • modéré
  • bonne
Commentaires:

Access to services and infrastructure in Bamyan Province is limited due to its remote location and mountainous terrain. Basic services such as healthcare, education, and clean water are available but often insufficient, particularly in rural areas. Infrastructure like roads and electricity is underdeveloped.

6. Impacts et conclusions

6.1 Impacts sur site que la Technologie a montrés

Impacts socio-économiques

Production

production fourragère

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

560 Kg/hectare

Quantité après la GDT:

1050 kg/hectare

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

The fodder production per hectare in Bamyan’s rangelands varies significantly based on land conditions and management practices. In rehabilitated rangelands, such as those supported by FAO projects, forage production enhanced through reseeding and rotational grazing strategies.

production animale

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

6 litters milk/cow/day

Quantité après la GDT:

12 litters milk/cow/day

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

The integration of indigenous and scientific fodder production techniques (reseeding of local fodder) and availability of nutritious fodder has boosted both health and livestock productivity sustainably.

surface de production

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

0

Quantité après la GDT:

539 hectares

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

The fodder producing area has been increased from zero to hunderd hectares of rangeland.

Disponibilité et qualité de l'eau

disponibilité de l'eau potable

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

5 liters/minute (discharge of spring)

Quantité après la GDT:

11 liters/minute (discharge of spring)

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding and improving vegetation cover on rangelands significantly enhanced the infiltration of rainfall and snowmelt, ultimately benefiting underground water reserves and increasing the availability of animal drinking points, irrigation water and drinking water sources such as spring.

disponibilité de l'eau pour l'élevage

en baisse
en augmentation

disponibilité de l'eau d'irrigation

en baisse
en augmentation
Revenus et coûts

diversité des sources de revenus

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

Potato cultivation and Livestock

Quantité après la GDT:

Potato cultivation, livestock and seed collection

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

RMA members now harvest fodder seeds once they reach maturity and sell them in the market, contributing to both local livelihoods (income) and the sustainability of rangeland management.

Impacts socioculturels

institutions communautaires

affaibli
renforcé
Quantité avant la GDT:

Zero community institution

Quantité après la GDT:

7 rangeland management associations (RMAs)

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

The community institutions in the area are primarily organized as Rangeland Management Associations (RMAs).

connaissances sur la GDT/ dégradation des terres

réduit
amélioré
Quantité avant la GDT:

Zero capacity building workshop

Quantité après la GDT:

Capacity of 10,000 RMA's member build.

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

The capacity of RMA members is enhanced through training, community-based workshops, and awareness-raising initiatives focused on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM).

apaisement des conflits

détérioré
amélioré
Quantité avant la GDT:

4 conflicts / village/year

Quantité après la GDT:

0 conflicts/village/year

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Increasing the quantity and availability of water and fodder helps reduce conflicts by addressing resource scarcity, which is often a source of tension. When communities have enough access to these essential resources, competition decreases, and cooperation can grow.

Impacts écologiques

Sols

couverture du sol

réduit
amélioré
Quantité avant la GDT:

30-40%

Quantité après la GDT:

70-80%

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding improves soil cover, protecting it from erosion, stabilizing the soil, enhancing water retention, and restoring nutrients. This supports ecosystem recovery and promotes healthier soils and sustainable land use.

perte en sol

en augmentation
en baisse
Quantité avant la GDT:

40-50%

Quantité après la GDT:

0

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Soil loss varies depending on topography, land use, and management practices. Soil loss rates typically range between 2.2 to 38 tons per hectare per year (t/ha/year), depending on slope steepness and vegetation cover. Higher rates are observed in areas with steep terrain and minimal vegetation, while conservation practices can reduce these rates significantly.

Biodiversité: végétale, animale

Couverture végétale

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

30-40%

Quantité après la GDT:

70-80%

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding improved vegetation coverage by introducing new plant seeds to degraded areas, promoting their regrowth and restoring ecosystems.

biomasse/ au dessus du sol C

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

0.2-2 Ton/hectare

Quantité après la GDT:

4-5 ton/hectare

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding local fodder seeds in rangelands enhances aboveground biomass carbon by increasing vegetation growth, which sequesters more carbon.

diversité végétale

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

5-15 species/species/square meter

Quantité après la GDT:

15-25 species/species/square meter

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Plant diversity is relatively high, featuring a variety of native grasses, shrubs, and medicinal plants adapted to the region's arid and semi-arid conditions. The plant diversity can vary widely depending on factors like altitude, grazing pressure, and management practices.

espèces bénéfiques

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

0

Quantité après la GDT:

2-5 species/ technology area

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Bees and birds

Réduction des risques de catastrophe et des risques climatiques

impacts des inondations

en augmentation
en baisse
Quantité avant la GDT:

2-3 floods / year

Quantité après la GDT:

0 floods/year

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding reduces flooding by establishing vegetation cover that stabilizes the soil, enhances water infiltration, and slows surface runoff, thus decreasing the volume and velocity of water that can lead to floods.

glissements de terrains/coulées de débris

en augmentation
en baisse
Quantité avant la GDT:

50,000 m3/winter season

Quantité après la GDT:

5000 m3/winter season

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding helps reduce landslides by promoting the growth of vegetation, the roots bind soil particles together, increasing slope stability and reducing soil erosion caused by water runoff and snow fall.

impacts de la sécheresse

en augmentation
en baisse
Quantité avant la GDT:

560 Kg/hectare (fodder yield)

Quantité après la GDT:

1050 kg/hectare (fodder yield)

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding of different fodder species enhances soil moisture retention, reduce surface evaporation, and improve water infiltration.

6.2 Impacts hors site que la Technologie a montrés

disponibilité de l'eau

en baisse
en augmentation
Quantité avant la GDT:

5 liters/minute (discharge of spring)

Quantité après la GDT:

11 liters/minute (discharge of spring)

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding and improving vegetation cover enhanced the infiltration of rainfall and snowmelt, ultimately benefiting ground water recharge and increasing water availability: animal drinking points, irrigation water and drinking water sources such as springs.

inondations en aval

en augmentation
réduit
Quantité avant la GDT:

2-3 floods/year

Quantité après la GDT:

0 floods/year

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Vegetation cover stabilizes the soil, enhances water infiltration, and slows surface runoff, thus decreasing the volume and velocity of water that can lead downstream floodsing and damage.

envasement en aval

en augmentation
en baisse
Quantité avant la GDT:

2-3 floods/year

Quantité après la GDT:

0 floods/year

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding helps reduce downstream siltation and river water pollution by stabilizing the soil, preventing erosion, and promoting the growth of vegetation that intercepts and filters runoff.

capacité tampon/de filtration

réduit
amélioré
Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding helped increase buffering and filtering capacity by reintroducing vegetation that acts as a natural barrier against pollutants and runoff. The plant roots stabilize the soil, reducing erosion, while the vegetation cover slows water movement, allowing it to infiltrate the ground.

dommages sur les champs voisins

en augmentation
réduit
Quantité avant la GDT:

2-3 floods/year

Quantité après la GDT:

0 floods/year

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding and better soil cover helped reduce flash flood damage to neighboring agricultural fields downstream.

impact des gaz à effet de serre

en augmentation
réduit
Quantité avant la GDT:

0.5-2 tons of sequestered CO₂/ hectare annually

Quantité après la GDT:

3-4 tons of sequestered CO₂/ hectare annually

Commentaires/ spécifiez:

Reseeding reduces greenhouse gases by enhancing carbon sequestration in plants and soil, while also minimizing emissions of nitrous oxide and methane from degraded areas.

Précisez l'évaluation des impacts extérieurs (sous forme de mesures):

The off-site impacts of reseeding local fodder seeds in degraded rangelands are measured through improvements in water infiltration, reduced soil erosion, expanded vegetation cover, enhanced biodiversity, and increased carbon sequestration. Social and economic benefits, such as higher incomes from fodder sales and reduced grazing pressure on communal resources, are assessed through community surveys.

6.3 Exposition et sensibilité de la Technologie aux changements progressifs et aux évènements extrêmes/catastrophes liés au climat (telles que perçues par les exploitants des terres)

Changements climatiques progressifs

Changements climatiques progressifs
Saison Augmentation ou diminution Comment la Technologie fait-elle face à cela?
températures annuelles décroît bien
précipitations annuelles augmente bien

Extrêmes climatiques (catastrophes)

Catastrophes climatiques
Comment la Technologie fait-elle face à cela?
sécheresse modérément
Catastrophes hydrologiques
Comment la Technologie fait-elle face à cela?
crue éclair très bien
glissement de terrain très bien
avalanche très bien
Commentaires:

Reseeding mitigates gradual climate change by sequestering CO₂, stabilizing soil, and improving water retention, while reducing the impacts of climate-related extremes like floods, droughts, and erosion by restoring ecosystems and enhancing local climate resilience.

6.4 Analyse coûts-bénéfices

Quels sont les bénéfices comparativement aux coûts de mise en place (du point de vue des exploitants des terres)?
Rentabilité à court terme:

légèrement positive

Rentabilité à long terme:

très positive

Quels sont les bénéfices comparativement aux coûts d'entretien récurrents (du point de vue des exploitants des terres)?
Rentabilité à court terme:

positive

Rentabilité à long terme:

très positive

Commentaires:

Reseeding Bamyan rangelands requires investment in seeds, labor, and maintenance, but provides long-term benefits like better vegetation, soil stability, and carbon sequestration. It improves grazing, reduces flood and erosion risks, and helps mitigate climate impacts. The ecological and economic gains outweigh the initial costs.

6.5 Adoption de la Technologie

  • 11-50%
De tous ceux qui ont adopté la Technologie, combien d'entre eux l'ont fait spontanément, à savoir sans recevoir aucune incitation matérielle, ou aucune rémunération? :
  • 0-10%

6.6 Adaptation

La Technologie a-t-elle été récemment modifiée pour s'adapter à l'évolution des conditions?

Non

6.7 Points forts/ avantages/ possibilités de la Technologie

Points forts/ avantages/ possibilités du point de vue de l'exploitant des terres
Enhances the availability of high-quality forage, leading to better livestock health and productivity.
Restores degraded land which increasing grazing rangeland area.
Alternative source of income through temporary employment.
It's easy to adopt and many pastoral communities have already replicated.
It requires locally available seeds, labor, and traditional knowledge, making it cost-effective and practical for communities to implement.
Community members choose palatable, nutritious and drought resistant fodder species which enhance their livestock production.
Points forts/ avantages/ possibilités du point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne ressource clé
Reseeded areas help control soil erosion and improve soil fertility through vegetation cover.
Improved biodiversity through the reintroduction of native species.
Reseeding supports carbon sequestration and contributes to climate resilience and adaptation.
The technology involved local communities which ensures better understanding, ownership, replication and sustainability of the process.
Local or indigenous species used in reseeding are well-adapted to local conditions, increasing the likelihood of successful germination and growth.
Through training and awareness raising, now community members are allowing fodder to grow until seeds are fully mature ensures effective seed production (collection) and natural dispersal, aiding in rangeland regeneration and biodiversity improvement.
Alternative income through employment in local fodder seed collection and sales.

6.8 Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques de la Technologie et moyens de les surmonter

Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques du point de vue de l’exploitant des terres Comment peuvent-ils être surmontés?
Reseeding requires an initial investment in establishing a rangeland management association, seeds and labor. By establishing RMA and mobilizing community members to contribute and seek funding from governments, NGOs, or international organizations.
Control grazing: Livestock grazing in reseeded areas can damage young plants, reducing effectiveness. Require an agreement with community to control grazing in the area. Also, implement rotational grazing systems and fencing to protect reseeded areas until vegetation is established.
Benefits from reseeding take time to return, potentially discouraging land users seeking quick results. Identify alternative grazing area. Provide short-term solution of supplemental feed to address immediate needs.
Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques du point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne ressource clé Comment peuvent-ils être surmontés?
Implementing reseeding may limit access to grazing lands temporarily, potentially causing disputes among land users, especially in areas with shared resources. Agreement of all land users is required.
Reseeding success is highly dependent on favorable weather conditions. Drought or erratic rainfall can lead to poor germination and growth. Explore the potential to integrate rainwater harvesting structures in future reseeding activities

7. Références et liens

7.1 Méthodes/ sources d'information

  • visites de terrain, enquêtes sur le terrain

Seven field visits and surveys

  • interviews/entretiens avec les exploitants des terres

A total of 32 land users were interviewed.

Quand les données ont-elles été compilées (sur le terrain)?

10/11/2024

7.2 Références des publications disponibles

Titre, auteur, année, ISBN:

The Status of Forage Production in Afghanistan: Forage Options for Smallholder Livestock in Water-Scarce Environments of Afghanistan. Ates, S., Hassan, S., Soofizada, Q., Biradar, C., Esmati, H., & Louhaichi, M. (2018).

Disponible à partir d'où? Coût?

https://research.aciar.gov.au/aik-saath/sites/_co-lab.aciar.gov.au.aik-saath/files/2020-08/ICARDA%20forage%20Afghanistan_0.pdf

Titre, auteur, année, ISBN:

FAO brings life to degraded rangeland thanks to GEF funding. FAO, 2022

Disponible à partir d'où? Coût?

https://www.fao.org/afghanistan/news/detail-events/en/c/1505486/

Titre, auteur, année, ISBN:

Community-based Sustainable Land and Forest Management in Afghanistan,

Disponible à partir d'où? Coût?

https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/9285

Titre, auteur, année, ISBN:

An introductory guide to sources of traditional fodder and forage and usage, Anthony Fitzherbert, 2014

Disponible à partir d'où? Coût?

https://www.acbar.org/upload/1493193872857.pdf

7.3 Liens vers les informations pertinentes en ligne

Titre/ description:

Rangeland rehabilitation measures reduces pressure on land, boosts household income and induces peace of mind

URL:

https://www.fao.org/afghanistan/news/detail-events/fr/c/1606232/

Titre/ description:

Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable practices: Reseeding: a practical and costeffective technique that enhances ecological sustainability while strengthening system resilience

URL:

https://dspacetest.mel.cgiar.org/items/a8eee495-817c-4dfb-a737-90db7eb19378

Titre/ description:

Reseeding improved soil and plant characteristics of degraded alfalfa (Medicago sativa) grassland in loess hilly plateau region, China

URL:

https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/271742/1-s2.0-S0925857423X00032/1-s2.0-S0925857423000423/main.pdf?X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEH4aCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJIMEYCIQD3T2VNZYEr3aSuPiqIB%2BrFarS8RQXlWNUJd9eV1MHa2wIhAOTmszFUNpOgWgs2rvkxfFWu%2FtyDr0deq4kp4Ytkz%2F%2BCKrMFCCYQBRoMMDU5MDAzNTQ2ODY1IgwoXO8sdzB5A1xzYE0qkAW%2FZw%2F9bgO%2BKFg9iCfslLE01ANYhMnSDoaX8g7Pvy7dpTxLjw4rBvTCJsIOus%2FHHzuUWQb%2ByL4ne4mRVs4OHcZkmbbo7FxbyIzVnmCvn2QEFcneRX2VjxKsgmVjYC6QjVbAVR6EUAa0JHv6NB5n8LgI9kQCNti1OHeAjuH9hTcUnus2QMLZhDFEWxkuUmhaZE7p81ZypqZuENHYywVw5LXF1ctJOV8vKDtuxdq7zCG4OkusqlAWVW0dN%2F49OxCc4mT1ihIlFIiFZOemqYH2X2K7%2BVgPsCDQq9Ru7pXlQrG%2FrvnU71QY6vZF%2F0ZsT6jImwz36Vjy8Q%2B%2Fgba3kVcua5e8W%2FxQ5GZ0wYu3f2NT2gZf%2BEe1hUbHtDLUz6GkSVbjqmKEcqb7t3x8oC0ugPE%2BhBCwLtUHUOVohxDTiqLC%2BSvNCtB7PcYTbJ2gqAIG7J%2BnRklhh8WfQ%2Fj68Hem6lzXOhkmrvs78tQ2hpbbvkdalAaGUvmw4Y9wJgvNZZQrzchIKTXBTM2zAbbMF%2FQOWgagPhYAO7P7HMccBJ5syuYXL9HhDYhDeOuK2MwduI7IKFhDA%2BXA7NyLcu4YSiBExUVxSaCDWaSNg5FiCE3Xi7l80Y8iUuCij8sc%2Fi2Fc6OV36ZmIhkSF%2B5AtR5kHP0PMJ2NCTvI%2FNj16hGvUhtclYx3KaqmtU7yNLiSFEba7CncTs38LydQYg4ToBUxyeHFZzdvkq3RXG7BJgv4%2FkkPEpVKs2dsQ%2FJEwdDW%2F3JFxxJkDfwIPEGmdD607FBpDyw9C%2BvfMF4T6r1uVyxqjHwkeMxrH%2BDh0QMt2q2gIwbfYWeKDtA571zpg752C8851tpCCMPSeL%2BW3JdgsdjL4ng0VWLdUXd3zjC1tJW6BjqwARofYsHni1Xzn9OgNnont1g19Z0VSFHYkyaTzXs2nKfM%2FdNVkoXtu%2BX6u0gNmy0a7ed%2FqrC7p8fKqYxAT3FwOjrQBWDK%2Bm8xHfvyk%2B%2BESKBVsXMmC8KhodGoX318C7esUlWpsv953SgG%2FxWob5bsnNe0t470flsh%2F5MhbT%2BCpLRFnBtjwq5JcmDT9QqWAc%2FdxQNd8zPWUPIFh2n3Wtuhg8x9Pmuw5MXc8hiTAmjjlsV4&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20241126T060240Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAQ3PHCVTYRWMK75KH%2F20241126%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=7a5092467ceabe0252cbb05beaac0328e6ecfabcc339848f188b3a2bec804b5e&hash=7568b619a05163bde587f16f742fee7be12c85d1b227b62b701e53c7e9720c71&host=68042c943591013ac2b2430a89b270f6af2c76d8dfd086a07176afe7c76c2c61&pii=S0925857423000423&tid=spdf-fb3cf116-0053-4002-ac10-7417b6a882b9&sid=93e7b4418d

Titre/ description:

Highland Rangelands of Afghanistan

URL:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwis2PTzqfmJAxXMlP0HHeLQKG8QFnoECBsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Flib.icimod.org%2Fapi%2Ffiles%2Fb329e25d-b7b2-439c-b29f-471fde5d2ead%2F2.HAR.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1PptmgEEuGRY1LyVLMO4ZR&opi=89978449

Titre/ description:

Dryland agriculture and rangeland restoration priorities in Afghanistan

URL:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272524566_Dryland_agriculture_and_rangeland_restoration_priorities_in_Afghanistan

Titre/ description:

Combating land degradation and biodiversity loss by promoting sustainable rangeland management and biodiversity conservation in Afghanistan

URL:

https://www.thegef.org/sites/default/files/web-documents/10169_MFA_Afghanistan_PIF.pdf

Titre/ description:

Community-Based Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Change Adaptation in Afghanistan

URL:

https://kosmospublishers.com/community-based-ecosystem-restoration-and-climate-change-adaptation-in-afghanistan-2/

Titre/ description:

Flora and Vegetation of Afghanistan

URL:

https://www.doc-developpement-durable.org/file/Culture/Fertilisation-des-Terres-et-des-Sols/cultureIntercalaire/Flora&VegetationOfAfghanistan_Siegmar&Breckle.pdf

Titre/ description:

Constraints to Forage Production and Rangeland Management in Afghanistan

URL:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306344635_Constraints_to_Forage_Production_and_Rangeland_Management_in_Afghanistan

Titre/ description:

Effect of Planting Atriplex seedlings in micro-catchments on attributes of natural vegetation in arid rangelands

URL:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140196320301038

7.4 Observations d'ordre général

WOCAT is a highly regarded platform for sharing and documenting knowledge on sustainable land management (SLM). Its extensive database of practices and technologies serves as a valuable resource for practitioners worldwide. Users appreciate the detailed and well-organized questionnaires, which make it easier to document and analyze SLM practices comprehensively. However, some feedback suggests that simplifying the questionnaires could improve accessibility and save time during data entry. Additionally, enhancing the platform's search functionality and incorporating more visual tools, such as maps and graphs, could further improve the user experience and accessibility of the database. Thank you

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