Causal analysis of components affecting rangeland management from the perspective of experts (Case study: Junkels and rangelands of Kermanshah province)

Rangeland management is one of the basic items in ecosystem management and its purpose is the optimal use of rangelands in order to achieve the desired yield and maintain the stability of rangeland ecosystems. Rangelands play an infrastructural role in the countrychr('39')s economy and pave the way for achieving the goals of sustainable development. However, due to the importance of these resources, in addition to environmental crises, mismanagement in the field of rangeland exploitation is increasing day by day. Due to the necessity of rangeland management, the purpose of this study is to analyze the causal components affecting rangeland management in Kermanshah province. The research method is descriptive-analytical research. The required information was provided through face-to-face interviews and completing a questionnaire. The statistical population of this study includes 28 related managers; Who were active in the field of rangeland management. Structural equations have been used to analyze the data. The results showed that planning indicators (0.30), man-made problems (0.18), rules and regulations (0.66), individual skills (0.46) and monitoring factor (0.22) explain factor loads Seems. The results obtained from the five factors in rangeland management explain the laws and regulations of the most and man-made problems of the least amount of factor loads.