Rangeland after three years of quarantine in Deh Beranj Rangeland Management Association of Qadis district, Badghis, Afghanistan (Shamsulhaq Shams)
The project “Community-based sustainable land and forest management in Afghanistan”, implemented by FAO with the financial support of GEF, aimed to promote biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and rangeland productivity through introducing community-based sustainable land and forest management (SLM/SFM) practices in rangeland and forest areas within five targeted provinces, including Badghis, that benefited rural communities that rely on these ecosystems for their livelihood.
In June 2022, a 1,000-hectare rangeland quarantine area was established to promote the rehabilitation of degraded land and restore the natural vegetation cover. This area was strategically enclosed with clearly marked benchmark boundaries to prevent grazing and ensure its complete protection. By protecting this area from human interference and grazing, the land has been given the opportunity to recover naturally.
The quarantine area has shown remarkable improvements in the health of its ecosystem. Native grasses, shrubs, and bushes have successfully rehabilitated, with noticeable growth and regeneration. The efforts to protect this area have allowed these plants to thrive without the pressure of overgrazing, leading to the revitalization of the local flora.
A significant outcome of the quarantine area is its role as a natural seed bank. Native seeds collected from this rehabilitated land are now being stored and used for reseeding other degraded rangelands. These seeds, adapted to the local environment, have high potential for successful regeneration when used to restore other areas facing similar ecological challenges. This process not only supports the rehabilitation of nearby rangelands but also contributes to the long-term sustainability and resilience of the local ecosystem.
The success of this quarantine area highlights the importance of protective measures and demonstrates the potential for land recovery through strategic interventions. As a result, this area serves as a model for rangeland rehabilitation. The lessons from the technology applied can be a valuable resource for future restoration efforts across the region.
สถานที่: Deh Beranj Rangeland Management Association, Qadis district, Badghis province, อัฟกานิสถาน
ตำนวนการวิเคราะห์เทคโนโลยี: พื้นที่เดี่ยว
การเผยแพร่ของเทคโนโลยี: กระจายไปอย่างสม่ำเสมอในพื้นที่ (10.0 km²)
In a permanently protected area?: ไม่ใช่
วันที่ในการดำเนินการ: 2022
ประเภทของการแนะนำ
| Species | Count |
| sheep | 50000 |
| ปัจจัยนำเข้า | หน่วย | ปริมาณ | ค่าใช้จ่ายต่อหน่วย (USD) | ค่าใช้จ่ายทั้งหมดต่อปัจจัยนำเข้า (USD) | %ของค่าใช้จ่ายที่ก่อให้เกิดขึ้นโดยผู้ใช้ที่ดิน |
| แรงงาน | |||||
| Skilled labour for construction of boundary mark | person/day | 60.0 | 11.0 | 660.0 | 100.0 |
| Unskilled labour for construction of boundary mark | person/day | 130.0 | 5.0 | 650.0 | 100.0 |
| Guard for patrolling the area | person/day | 2.0 | 1015.0 | 2030.0 | 50.0 |
| วัสดุสำหรับก่อสร้าง | |||||
| Rock | M3 | 100.0 | 1.41 | 141.0 | 100.0 |
| ค่าใช้จ่ายทั้งหมดของการจัดตั้งเทคโนโลยี | 3'481.0 | ||||
| Total costs for establishment of the Technology in USD | 3'481.0 | ||||
| ปัจจัยนำเข้า | หน่วย | ปริมาณ | ค่าใช้จ่ายต่อหน่วย (USD) | ค่าใช้จ่ายทั้งหมดต่อปัจจัยนำเข้า (USD) | %ของค่าใช้จ่ายที่ก่อให้เกิดขึ้นโดยผู้ใช้ที่ดิน |
| แรงงาน | |||||
| Guard for patrolling the area (second year) | person/year | 2.0 | 1015.0 | 2030.0 | 50.0 |
| ค่าใช้จ่ายทั้งหมดของการบำรุงรักษาสภาพเทคโนโลยี | 2'030.0 | ||||
| Total costs for maintenance of the Technology in USD | 2'030.0 | ||||
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 500 kg fodder/ hectare
หลังจาก SLM: 900 kg fodder/hectare
Preventing overgrazing helps maintain plant cover and allows for recovery periods, leading to increased biomass production.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 0.5 liter per sheep/day
หลังจาก SLM: 1 liter per sheep/day
Enhancing the quality and availability of forage provid sheep with a more nutritious diet, which directly impacts milk production.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: Contaminated water with minerals
หลังจาก SLM: Leading to clearer and cleaner water
Effective rangeland management practices enhance the overall health of the ecosystem, leading to improved drinking water quality through better infiltration due to better soil cover and less water runoff.
Sustainable rangeland management supports local economies by providing livelihoods through livestock production, which can improve food access and self-sufficiency in communities.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: Less nutritious animal products
หลังจาก SLM: More nutritious animal products
Enhanced forage quality leads to healthier livestock, which provides better quality meat and dairy products, contributing to improved nutrition for communities.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: Little capacity building
หลังจาก SLM: Capacity building for 500 members of the Rangeland Management Association
Training programs for farmers and land managers, increasing their knowledge about sustainable practices and land conservation techniques.
Rangeland improvement practices can significantly reduce surface runoff, enhance soil health, and improve water quality
More efficient excess water drainage, enhancing soil structure, reducing waterlogging, and promoting overall ecological health.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 20% soil cover
หลังจาก SLM: 80-90% soil cover
Enhanced soil cover leads to healthier ecosystems, improved soil conditions, and increased biodiversity.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 20%
หลังจาก SLM: 80-90%
Enhanced vegetation cover leads to healthier ecosystems, improved soil conditions, and increased biodiversity
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 20-30% biomass
หลังจาก SLM: 80-90% biomass
Rangeland improvement practices significantly boost biomass and above-ground carbon levels, enhancing ecosystem productivity and contributing to carbon sequestration efforts.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 60/plants per square meter
หลังจาก SLM: 200/plants per square meter
Enhanced plant diversity leads to healthier ecosystems, increased resilience, and improved overall productivity.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 500 kg fodder/ha
หลังจาก SLM: 800 kg fodder/ ha
Rangeland improvement practices significantly mitigate the impacts of drought, enhancing soil moisture retention, vegetation resilience by enhancing the land's ability to retain moisture and support vegetation growth, and overall ecosystem stability.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 80000 m3/ winter season
หลังจาก SLM: 20000 m3/ winter season
Healthy, diverse plant communities capture and sequester more carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, contributing to greater carbon sequestration and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 10-12 times /year
หลังจาก SLM: Zero floods per year
Risk and impact of downstream flooding is significantly reduced by enhancing vegetation cover, improving soil health, and promoting better water management.
จำนวนก่อน SLM: 20 tons CO2 removed/year
หลังจาก SLM: 50 tons CO2 removed/year
Healthy rangelands help absorb more carbon in plants and soil, which lowers the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere. When these lands are grazed properly, they allow perennial and annual grasses to regrow. This regrowth not only captures more carbon but also improves soil health.
