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David D Briske1, P G M Cromsigt2,3,4, Jonathan Davies5
1Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas United States.
Bioscience
|January 8, 2026
Summary
Sustainable pastoralism supports biodiversity conservation by integrating working lands into conservation networks. Recognizing pastoralists as assets, not threats, is key to achieving global biodiversity targets.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Rangelands, covering significant biodiversity hotspots and key biodiversity areas, are often overlooked in international conservation frameworks.
- Sustainable pastoralism is crucial for achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the synergies between sustainable pastoralism and biodiversity conservation.
- To advocate for the inclusion of rangelands and pastoral practices in global conservation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Summarized four key synergies between pastoralism and biodiversity conservation.
- Analyzed the role of pastoralists within conservation paradigms.
Main Results:
- Identified four synergies: working lands conservation, disturbance regimes, transhumance corridors, and community-led governance.
- Demonstrated that pastoralism can mitigate biodiversity loss by creating conservation networks.
Conclusions:
- Shifting the conservation paradigm to view pastoralists as assets is essential.
- Recognizing grazing and fire as vital ecological disturbances is necessary for biodiversity maintenance.
- Integrating rangelands and sustainable pastoralism into global frameworks can significantly enhance biodiversity targets.
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