Understanding pastoral mobility
The case of Senegalese Fulani
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5287546 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hanne Kirstine Adriansen (0000-0002-8080-5030, Danish Institute for International Studies, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 174 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 207-222 |
| Publication date | 2008-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Geographical Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0016-7398 • E-ISSN: 1475-4959 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1475-4959.2008.00278.x |
| OpenAlex | W2090338525 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 27 |
| References cited | 46 |
Based on a case study from Sahelian Senegal, this paper analyses how various actors perceive the importance of pastoral mobility and presents issues of importance for understanding the use of mobility among Fulani of Ferlo. One knowledge system is a scientific one, the 'new rangeland paradigm'. According to this, pastoral mobility is a means to balance variability in dryland resources; hence, 'nature' is the point of departure. Another knowledge system is local pastoral knowledge. For the pastoralists, the well-being of their animals is the point of departure and mobility is used to ensure that the livestock are in good condition. The paper shows that it is important to distinguish between mobility of pastoralists and of their herd; even though the pastoralists of northern Senegal have become semi-sedentary, their herds are still quite mobile. The pastoralists are willing to move around within a small territory, which they consider their place, but are unwilling to employ large-scale mobility themselves. Mobility is not of importance for their ethnic identity and some use paid herders to care for their livestock. By looking at both knowledge systems, we achieve a better understanding of pastoral mobility and how this may change in the future
Agroforestry · Economics · Environmental resource management · Ethnic group · Geography · Livestock · Pastoralism · Rangeland · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Agriculture and Rural Development Research · Indigenous Studies and Ecology · Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 27 |
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| Citations per year | 1,93 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 23 |