Effect of Water Sources Distribution on Range Condition

Abstract

This study was conducted in 2005 at El Nuhud locality within the northern part of previously called Western Kordofan State. This part is situated in the Savanna low rainfall on sand within 27^◦-29^◦ latitudes and 14^◦-20^◦ longitudes. The objective of the study was to study the effect of water point's distribution on the main composition and attributes of range within ten years. The data were essential to fulfill the objectives of the study. The data were collected using questionnaire covering 200 respondents selected randomly. Five sites were chosen randomly (Elkhuwi, Ankosh, Elrowiana, Khamas Eldonky and Umdefais). The results revealed that, plant species around boreholes changed due to intensive grazing around these areas and selection of palatable species by animals leaving unpalatable species to dominate. Wide spread of fire and there was no participation in fire control, which could be one of the reasons that affected directly vegetation density and frequency. Conflict over range resources was presented between herder and farmer, herder and land owner due to scarce of range land as the main reason and the absent of roles. The presence and spreads of toxic plants for example Zornia glochidiata. Inadequate distribution of water sources leads to a higher stocking density and over stoking the around areas.