Transhumant Grazing Systems in Temperate Asia : FAO Plant Production and Protection Series. 31 (Fao Plant Production Series)

Transhumant grazing refers to the seasonal transfer of livestock from one grazing ground to another. This book brings together studies by national scientists on traditional transhumant grazing systems, emphasizing grazing management and overall land use. It focuses on two zones in temperate Asia: the Himalaya-Hindu Kush and the colder areas of China, Mongolia and parts of Central Asia.