A review of the Tribal Grazing Land Policy in Botswana

This paper examines the Tribal Grazing Land Policy (FGLP) which was developed in the 1970s to address the growing number of cattle in Botswana. The historical development of the TGLP is examined. The policy considerations which influenced the introduction of the TGLP are considered and the impact that the introduction of the TGLP has had on the traditional utilization of grazing land in the country is assessed. It is argued that the TGLP has not been successful in preventing over-utilization of grazing land, and steps which can be taken by the government in addressing the management of grazing land in order to prevent environmental degradation, are discussed.