Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy
In 2011, the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy (GECSRP) was implemented in China. The purpose of implementing the policy was to protect grassland ecosystems, secure the supply of livestock products, and increase the income of herders. Through quantitative research data coll...
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| author | Yiran Zhang Wuriliga Yong Ding Fang Li Yujuan Zhang Min Su Shuhui Li Li Liu |
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| description | In 2011, the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy (GECSRP) was implemented in China. The purpose of implementing the policy was to protect grassland ecosystems, secure the supply of livestock products, and increase the income of herders. Through quantitative research data collection methods, based on analysis and comparison of the effects of the GECSRP before and after its implementation in 2011 on grassland ecology, livestock production, and herder incomes on a national scale, this study summarized the effectiveness of the policy and main problems encountered during the policy implementation period and offered suggestions for optimizing the GECSRP. The results show that the GECSRP has been significantly effective in protecting grassland ecology, regulating livestock production, and safeguarding the livelihoods of pastoralists. Under the existing policies, low subsidy and reward standards caused an increase in the overgrazing rate, livestock production remained the main income source for herders, and a lack of technical support reduced forage and livestock quality, which subsequently reduced the income of herders. In conclusion, the existing policies can be improved by gradually enhancing evaluation standards, considering the balance between livestock grazing and grassland ecology, promoting industrialization of livestock products, and valuing the production skills of herders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c63379497478431cbfb16d79c9b6a7572023-11-30T23:01:05ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722022-08-01128117710.3390/agriculture12081177Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward PolicyYiran Zhang0Wuriliga1Yong Ding2Fang Li3Yujuan Zhang4Min Su5Shuhui Li6Li Liu7Grassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaGrassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, ChinaIn 2011, the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy (GECSRP) was implemented in China. The purpose of implementing the policy was to protect grassland ecosystems, secure the supply of livestock products, and increase the income of herders. Through quantitative research data collection methods, based on analysis and comparison of the effects of the GECSRP before and after its implementation in 2011 on grassland ecology, livestock production, and herder incomes on a national scale, this study summarized the effectiveness of the policy and main problems encountered during the policy implementation period and offered suggestions for optimizing the GECSRP. The results show that the GECSRP has been significantly effective in protecting grassland ecology, regulating livestock production, and safeguarding the livelihoods of pastoralists. Under the existing policies, low subsidy and reward standards caused an increase in the overgrazing rate, livestock production remained the main income source for herders, and a lack of technical support reduced forage and livestock quality, which subsequently reduced the income of herders. In conclusion, the existing policies can be improved by gradually enhancing evaluation standards, considering the balance between livestock grazing and grassland ecology, promoting industrialization of livestock products, and valuing the production skills of herders.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/8/1177grassland policy evaluation and optimizationconservation subsidy and reward policygrassland ecologylivestock productionlife of farmers and herders |
| spellingShingle | Yiran Zhang Wuriliga Yong Ding Fang Li Yujuan Zhang Min Su Shuhui Li Li Liu Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy Agriculture grassland policy evaluation and optimization conservation subsidy and reward policy grassland ecology livestock production life of farmers and herders |
| title | Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Grassland Protection and Pastoral Area Development under the Grassland Ecological Conservation Subsidy and Reward Policy |
| title_sort | effectiveness of grassland protection and pastoral area development under the grassland ecological conservation subsidy and reward policy |
| topic | grassland policy evaluation and optimization conservation subsidy and reward policy grassland ecology livestock production life of farmers and herders |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/8/1177 |
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