Animal Trampling: Technology Options

Water transport | Extended grazing area. Reduced need to walk long distances to water
Boreholes and Wells | Extended grazing area Reduced need to walk long distances to water
Land regeneration techniques | Reduced erosion. Improved soil fertility
Live Tree Fences and Ligneous Windbreaks | Controlled grazing Reduced Erosion
Introduction of forage plants in pastures | Increased productivity of "natural" pastures
Reseeding and Rehabilitation | Increased productivity of "natural" pastures
Mixed Species Herds | Improved use of available pasture resources
Conservation of Local Breeds | Use of breeds better adapoted to local conditions
Unconventional Livestock Production | Increased economic value of wildlife and rarer livestock
Pasture Management Techniques | Increased capacity to maintain a variety of habitats

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