Ecological attribute of Iranian tribes and nomads in Silvopastoral point of view

ABSTRACT:

The foundation of range management is based on pastoralism life style. Without a deep understanding of traditional nomadic and rural life and culture result in unless range management methods with a pseudo-scientific appearance. Boyerahmad tribes as the biggest one in Kohgiluye va Boyerahmad province settle all around the geographic regions of the province in each season of the year. In order to study the ecological attribute of Boyerahmad tribe’s people with respect to plant species, which are used by their livestock, a floristic list of the study area and a questionnaire about the consumption of the livestock of these plants was developed among the Boyerahmad tribe’s people. To determine the sample size Cochran method were used. Questionnaire reliability was calculated by Cronbach's alpha and its validity by the use of contact method. In the next phases in order to validate the accuracy to the ecological attribute about the plant used were scientifically investigated. Statistical analyses were done by used of completely randomized design and two ways ANOVA at the 95% significant level. In general, the results show a relativity similarity in people attribute and administer. The experiment, science the same indicative were used although they had no ecological education but they perceived it by practical experience their attitude which is formed during long time can be used as model.