The pastoral arrangement

How herders, animals, and soil sustain each other

Abstract

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In Hoofprints on the Land, Ilse Köhler-Rollefson presents a persuasive and carefully researched argument that traditional pastoral herders are among the most important stewards of the world’s ecologically significant landscapes. She demon­strates how pastoralists maintain seasonal grazing rhythms that have developed through generations of close observation and adaptation. At a time when scientific and policy discussions often focus on technology, efficiency, and optimization, this book encourages readers to consider a different mindset. Köhler-Rollefson argues that traditional pastoral practices do not conflict with sustainability and can instead support locally grounded, ecologically sound livestock systems. . . .