2011
DOI: 10.5479/si.00810282.632.55
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Pathways for Positive Cattle–Wildlife Interactions in Semiarid Rangelands

Abstract: ABSTRACT. Livestock-wildlife interactions in rangelands are often viewed in terms of competition, but livestock and native ungulates can also benefit each other through longterm modifications of rangeland habitats. Here we synthesize research on rangelands in central Laikipia focusing on two types of cattle-wildlife interactions that have implications for their long-term coexistence. The first interaction occurs via redistribution of soil nutrients within the ecosystem, which is a consequence of the use of bom… Show more

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“…As such, they have considerable multipurpose value. A key component of dryland ecosystem management is maintaining the proportions of herbaceous and woody plants within a range that satisfies a given set of objectives and values, some of which may be conflicting (e.g., wildlife vs. livestock, Du Toit et al 2010;Augustine et al 2011). Perspectives on woody plants in rangelands vary widely depending on cultural traditions and land-use goals and objectives.…”
Section: Fig 213mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As such, they have considerable multipurpose value. A key component of dryland ecosystem management is maintaining the proportions of herbaceous and woody plants within a range that satisfies a given set of objectives and values, some of which may be conflicting (e.g., wildlife vs. livestock, Du Toit et al 2010;Augustine et al 2011). Perspectives on woody plants in rangelands vary widely depending on cultural traditions and land-use goals and objectives.…”
Section: Fig 213mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This argument generally takes precedence over any threat that livestock grazing might cause to the environment. In fact, the benefits of cattle grazing in maintaining a rich assembly of wildlife in these areas are well recognised by conservancy managers (KII 14,19,32) and documented by several studies (Augustine et al 2011;Muchiru et al 2008). …”
Section: Conservancies and Livestock Grazingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Grazers attracted to glades could potentially promote tree establishment by reducing grass competition and fire frequency or intensity (Roques et al 2001;van Langevelde et al 2003;Riginos and Young 2007). However, the mixed-feeder herbivores most attracted to glades probably contribute to the maintenance of these treeless sites both directly, by browsing on A. drepanolobium seedlings, and indirectly, by increasing grass productivity through fertilization (Odadi 2010;Augustine et al 2011;van der Waal et al 2011). Thus, our results suggest that loss of either livestock (which initiate glade formation) or wildlife (which help to maintain glades) from this savanna ecosystem could lead to homogenization of the landscape, with negative consequences for biodiversity.…”
Section: Implications For Managementmentioning
confidence: 99%