Assessment of Rangeland Productivity and Biodiversity

A study with the objectives of assessing on Rangeland Browse Woody Species Biodiversity and productivity was conducted in the grazing and browsing areas of the pastoral and agropastoral rangeland production systems in Shinile District of Somali Regional State. Plots were laid under two rangeland production systems (Pastoral Production System and Agro-pastoral Production System) with three grazing types (Riverside, Enclosure and Communal). The Statistical Analysis Software was used to analyze the vegetation and soil data. In the study district, a total of 23 species were identified. Woody species evenness was significantly higher in the Pastoral Production System than Agro-pastoral Production System. Woody species diversity and evenness were significantly increased from the communal, enclosure and then riverside grazing areas of the rangeland. Potassium and sodium content of the soil were significantly higher in the Agro-pastoral Production System as compared to the Pastoral Production System.