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Developed 40 years ago by Allan Savory, a Zimbabwean biologist, game ranger, politician, farmer, and rancher, holistic grazing attempts to provide a framework which results in ecologically regenerative, economically viable and socially sound management of the world’s grasslands. Holistic grazing is based on the concept of raising domestic livestock in a way that mimics wild herds grazing patterns. [[File:Holistic_Grazing.png|thumb|upright=1.5|In holistic grazing systems, carbon is stored into the soil, not the atmosphere which reduces greenhouse gas effects.]] | Developed 40 years ago by Allan Savory, a Zimbabwean biologist, game ranger, politician, farmer, and rancher, holistic grazing attempts to provide a framework which results in ecologically regenerative, economically viable and socially sound management of the world’s grasslands. Holistic grazing is based on the concept of raising domestic livestock in a way that mimics wild herds grazing patterns. [[File:Holistic_Grazing.png|thumb|upright=1.5|In holistic grazing systems, carbon is stored into the soil, not the atmosphere which reduces greenhouse gas effects.]] | ||
===Why Holistic Grazing=== | ===Why Holistic Grazing=== | ||
− | Primary literature suggests a wide range of benefits from holistic management. | + | Primary literature suggests a wide range of benefits from holistic management. <ref>http://www.savoryinstitute.com/media/53459/SI-HM%20Scientific%20Portfolio.pdf</ref> {{reflist}} |
*Enhanced profits and livelihoods | *Enhanced profits and livelihoods | ||
*More productive rangeland or cropland | *More productive rangeland or cropland |
Revision as of 17:01, 1 April 2015
Introduction
Developed 40 years ago by Allan Savory, a Zimbabwean biologist, game ranger, politician, farmer, and rancher, holistic grazing attempts to provide a framework which results in ecologically regenerative, economically viable and socially sound management of the world’s grasslands. Holistic grazing is based on the concept of raising domestic livestock in a way that mimics wild herds grazing patterns.Why Holistic Grazing
Primary literature suggests a wide range of benefits from holistic management. <ref>http://www.savoryinstitute.com/media/53459/SI-HM%20Scientific%20Portfolio.pdf</ref> Template:Reflist
- Enhanced profits and livelihoods
- More productive rangeland or cropland
- More biologically active soils
- Removal of existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Less new carbon dioxide production
- Increased carrying capacity
- Maximum benefit from rainfall
- Reversal of desertification
- Protection from drought
- Improved wildlife habitat
- Better food security
- Improved economic viability for organics production
- Clean water