We are documenting the Bacak family’s spring migration in Turkey, showcasing mobile pastoralism’s role in biodiversity and climate-friendly practices. This traditional lifestyle maintains ecosystems and offers insights into sustainable living, drawing interest from multiple research fields for its ecological and social benefits.
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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 2
This spring, we follow the Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomads in Turkey on their migration, highlighting mobile pastoralism’s ecological and cultural significance. This practice preserves biodiversity and cultural heritage, showing adaptive human-nature interactions despite modern challenges faced by nomadic communities.
A resolution by the UNEA
The UNEA 4 resolution on “Innovations in Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoralism” urges states to promote sustainable practices and traditional knowledge, support rangeland restoration, and raise awareness globally. It also backs the proposal for an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism, recognizing the vital role of mobile pastoralism in conservation efforts.
Transhumance and Spirituality in Italy
For thousands of years, mobile pastoralist communities have shaped landscapes, culture, and spirituality worldwide. In Italy, transhumance exemplifies the deep interaction between people and nature, influencing cultural diversity and spiritual practices. Father Mario Villani, during our interview, highlights the historical and cultural significance of transhumance in Europe.
On the Ground Support
Mobile pastoralists play a vital role in coexistence with carnivores, often impacted by habitat loss and prey scarcity. To address this, we introduced portable electric fences as a non-lethal mitigation measure against predation. In collaboration with Trashumancia y Naturaleza, trials in Turkey with the Koçbıyık family aim to reduce wolf-human conflict effectively.