Demarcation of livestock routes

Authors: IGAD

Date: 2019

Livestock route demarcation is an old practice in the Sudan. It involves delineating the line that organises the seasonal movement of livestock from dry season grazing grounds to wet season grazing areas. There are other routes assigned for trekking livestock to main livestock markets. This document explains the approach and how it has bee used reduce the potential conflicts or disputes between farmers and herders over accessing natural resources.