SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PASTURE AND RANGE MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.51406/jnset.v19i1.2113Keywords:
Geographical Information Science, Global Positioning System, Integrated Spatial Information Technologies, Pasture and Range Management, Remote sensing Spatial Decision SupportAbstract
This paper looked at practical ways in which pasture and range management (P&RM) can benefit from application of spatial technologies; namely Satellite Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System and Geographical Information Science. Brief mention of these spatial technologies’ components and ways of their integrations (linear, interactive, hierarchical and complex models) were discussed with specific reference to P&RM. The paper also dwells on salient principles of applied remote sensing and geospatial technics in P&RM using examples and case studies revolving around rangeland management, spatial decision support and resource conservation. Specifically, the relevance of hyper spectral imageries and vegetation indices in cattle population and range roaming determination, grazing land and paddock site-specific management were demonstrated. It is hoped that the review will create awareness for the inclusion and use of remote sensing and geospatial technics in many areas of livestock management in Nigeria.
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