Management of Indigenous Vegetation for the Rehabilitation of Degraded Rangelands in the Arid Zone of Africa

The objective of this demonstration project is to conserve and rehabilitate globally significant biodiversity in three African dryland areas. Activities proposed under the project include (a) establishment and strengthening of appropriate indigenous management systems; (b) establishment of a regional arid zone biodatabase; © rehabilitation of indigenous vegetation and degraded lands; (d) improvement in livestock production and marketing, and provision of alternative livelihood; (e) technology transfer and training; and (f) targeted research.