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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
earth and planetary sciences
Drivers and impacts of land-use change in the Maasai Steppe of northern Tanzania: An ecological, social and political analysis
Journal of Land Use Science, Volume 6, No. 4, Year 2011
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In this article, we discuss the drivers, causes, and impacts of land-use change in the Maasai Steppe of northern Tanzania. Remote sensing data were used to analyze land-use change, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) was used to link-up with wildlife population dynamics and livestock distribution data derived from aerial censuses. Agriculture increased fivefold between 1984 and 2000, while human population increased exponentially from 3.3% p.a. in 1988 to 3.4% p.a. in the same period. Wildlife migratory routes declined from nine in 1964 to five in 2000, out of which three were seriously threatened with blockage by the extensive cultivation. Recurrent droughts and diseases have contributed to the declining livestock economy over the years due to livestock loss and the unpredictable and erratic rainfall has limited their recovery. To reverse the on-going trends in land use, proper land-use plans should be instituted in parallel with community-based wildlife ventures to maintain long-term ecosystem viability. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Msoffe, Fortunata U.
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Kifugo, Shem Chege
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Saïd, Mohammed Yahya
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Neselle, Moses Ole
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
van Gardingen, Paul R.
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Reid, Robin S.
United States, Fort Collins
Colorado State University
Ogutu, Joseph Ochieng
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Herero, Mario
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
De Leeuw, Jan W.
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Statistics
Citations: 74
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/1747423X.2010.511682
ISSN:
1747423X
e-ISSN:
17474248
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Tanzania