The Bacak family’s spring migration highlights the benefits of mobile pastoralism for biodiversity and climate. Livestock grazing enhances soil stability, restores vegetation, and prevents erosion. Seasonal migration allows pastures to recover, improves plant and arthropod diversity, and increases soil resilience.
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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 5
Nomadic pastoralism, as practiced by the Sarıkeçili family in Turkey, plays a crucial role in wildfire prevention. Grazing reduces biomass, thereby decreasing fire fuel. Abandoning pastoral practices increases fire risks, making this traditional method vital for environmental health and wildfire mitigation.
On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 3
Mobile pastoralism, exemplified by the Bacak family’s spring migration in Turkey, is highlighted as a biodiversity-friendly practice. It efficiently uses natural resources, water, energy, and land, providing a sustainable way to produce food in areas unsuitable for crops.
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.
On the Move for Spring Migration!
Join us this spring as we follow the Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomads on their migration from the Mediterranean coast to Central Anatolia. Over hundreds of kilometres, they move with the seasons, preserving nature and producing sustainable food. Follow their journey and stories on our social media channels!
New report: Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean
The new report Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean highlights the benefits of this ancient practice for biodiversity, climate change, and rural economies. Despite its advantages, it is often misperceived as unsustainable. The report provides over 100 arguments to help advocate for informed policies supporting pastoralists and their traditions.