Rangeland ecosystems cover over forty per cent (40%) of the earth’s land surface and are home to more than 38% of the world’s population. In Africa, rangelands comprise two-thirds of the land area and support about fifty per cent (50%) of the continent’s human population. Rangelands make a significant contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of most countries in the developing world, particularly in terms of livestock and livestock products, food grains and tourism-related activities.