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BurnSilver, Shauna; Mwangi, Esther. |
This paper leverages datasets and results from two separate studies carried out across eight Kajiado group ranches and offers a unique opportunity to look at emergent pre- and post-subdivision trends from an interdisciplinary framework that combines ecological, political, and human-ecological research perspectives. It provides insights into the following issues: the loss of flexibility and mobility for Maasai herders’ dues to subdivision, the nature of collective activities that individuals pursue after subdivision, and the emergence of pasture sharing arrangements. NDVI profiles show that forage options for individual herders decrease dramatically under privatization, but rebound somewhat when parcels are shared between households located adjacent to each... |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Kajiado; Mobility; Flexibility; Pastoralism; Collective Action; Subdivision; Group Ranches; Livestock Production/Industries. |
Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/47825 |
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