نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 موسسه تحقیقات جنگلها و مراتع کشور
2 مرکز آموزش و تحقیقات کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی استان سمنان
3 مرکز آموزش و تحقیقات کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی استان اردبیل
4 مرکز آموزش و تحقیقات کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی استان مازندران
5 مرکز آموزش و تحقیقات کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی استان فارس
6 مرکز آموزش و تحقیقات کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی استان لرستان
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Indigenous knowledge within each ethnic group represents a body of experience-based understanding that enables communities to meet their needs without depleting natural resources. Such knowledge plays a critical role in the sustainable development of societies. This study aims to examine indigenous knowledge related to rangeland management in two key areas—grazing management, and the rehabilitation and development of rangelands—among nomadic tribes with extensive experience in rangeland stewardship. The study was conducted across selected tribes from the provinces of Gilan, Ardabil, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Lorestan, Razavi Khorasan, Mazandaran, Golestan, Semnan, Hamadan, and Isfahan. A qualitative, exploratory research design was adopted, employing a social constructivist paradigm (Reality constructed by society) with ethnography as the primary strategy. Social Learning Theory served as the theoretical framework, During which the indigenous knowledge of the nomads has continued to this day, through observation and imitation. Data were gathered through purposive and theoretical sampling, with the involvement of key informants to ensure depth and validity. Field data collection relied on semi-structured interviews and participant observation, with data collection and analysis conducted concurrently. Theoretical saturation was achieved after engaging 30 participants. This was the stage when no new data was produced as the interview continued. Audio recordings were transcribed, and findings were systematically organized following a postmodern ethnographic approach using a descriptive model.
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