Analyse de la disponibilité spatio-temporelle des ressources naturelles et leur impact sur la gestion de l’élevage bovin dans la commune de Dassa-Zoumé (Centre-Bénin)
The purpose of this study is to analyze spatiotemporal availability of natural resources and their influence on cattle farming management in the commune of Dassa-Zoumé in Republic of Benin. Cattle farming, which is crucial in this intertropical region, faces challenges related to anthropogenic press...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Université Lille 1
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Territoire en Mouvement |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/tem/12222 |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to analyze spatiotemporal availability of natural resources and their influence on cattle farming management in the commune of Dassa-Zoumé in Republic of Benin. Cattle farming, which is crucial in this intertropical region, faces challenges related to anthropogenic pressures, including the degradation of natural formations, competition for grazing lands, and reduction of water resources. The study relies on remote sensing data (Landsat images) to analyze land use over different periods (1991, 2003, 2022) and assess quantitative and qualitative changes. These data are complemented by information gathered from stakeholders in the region's cattle transhumance and field surveys. The results highlight a significant regression of natural formations, especially gallery forests (-0.14%) and wooded savannas (-16.32%) during the period from 1991 to 2003, impacting the availability of grazing land for cattle farming. Grazing areas are often occupied by agricultural activities, leading to recurrent and impactful conflicts between farmers and herders. The consequences of this regressive trend include a decrease in forage availability, affecting the quality of livestock feed. The sustainable development and management of cattle farming in this context require clear spatial planning, separating agricultural areas from those dedicated to cattle farming (passageways, resting areas, and grazing areas). Sustainable agricultural practices, such as agroforestry and integrated resource management, are recommended to reconcile the needs of farmers and herders while preserving the ecosystem. |
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| ISSN: | 1950-5698 |