Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Agriculture and Environment, 16 (2024) 12–27
Abstract. The Ghout system is a traditional agricultural system classified as a World Agricultural Heritage (GIAHS) by the FOA since 2005. This paper discusses the joint management principle as a tool to preserve the Ghout system as an agricultural landscape in the Souf oasis (Algerian Sahara). The Ghout system has been based on mono-management by the local farmers since it was created in the 15th century, who managed it well all this time. However, this GIAHS suffers from many difficulties, which have led to the demise of a significant part of it. Today, moving to the principle of joint management has become a necessity, not an option. However, besides the local farmers, this principle depends on several stakeholders’ involvement in managing this traditional agricultural system. Also, this paper provides a roadmap to help make this proposed principle a success.
Keywords: Ghout, joint management, conservation, Souf oasis, GIAHS, Algeria
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