Cattle, Grazing and Rangeland Tenure in Bulilimamangwe

Abstract

"Tenure systems represent 'a bundle of rights' defining 'who is permitted to exploit what resources under which conditions: the issues of ownership of, control over and access to the means of production.' Tenure systems depend on the existence of recognised social and physical boundaries for their efficiency. These boundaries help i n defining leaders, users, and monitoring. This study cites an example of an area where existing boundaries complicate attempts at bringing about a common property management regime. It is argued that in such cases it is best to incorporate immediate outsiders like the Rural District council in the management regime."