Economic indices of by-products utilization and forage production in semi-arid rangelands

Javad Motamedi, Hossein Azadi, Ahmad Alijanpour, Abbas Banj Shafiei, Esmaeil Sheidai-Karkaj, Morteza Mofidi-Chelan, Saghi Movahhed Moghaddam, Steven Van Passel and Frank Witlox

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2023, vol. 66, issue 11, 2323-2351

Abstract: One of the most basic criteria in documenting rangeland use prospects is the recognition of byproducts and their economic appraisal. The current study was conducted to assess the economic indices of exploiting byproduct production in Shahindej, Northwest Iran. For this purpose, 24 by-product-generating species were selected in 114 locations that belong to 49 rangeland units. The total expected value of 24 by-product generating species yield and forage production was calculated at 44.22 USD ha−1. The results of this study showed that the sustainability of natural resources depends on the effective participation and empowerment of local communities. Furthermore, by-product exploitation contributes significantly to the local economy and employment while also reducing grazing intensity. Overall, the findings of this study show that by-product earnings should be considered in range management schemes and comprehensive natural-area management.

Date: 2023
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