Vision

Advancing rangeland ecology and pasture management in Africa

Mission

We provide a dynamic and inclusive forum and publish quality research.

Through embracing diversity and change, we seek to promote:
• Science into practice
• Human capacity development
• Trans-disciplinary views

and support the understanding of ecosystem services to achieve production,
conservation and biodiversity goals.

• Promote and advance the science and technology of rangeland and pasture production.
• Create awareness and opportunities in southern Africa for range and pasture scientists, technologists and farmers to confer and exchange ideas.
• Collect and disseminate knowledge and information in the field of rangeland science through congresses and publications.
• Encourage liaison with other societies having similar or common interests both nationally and internationally.
• Promote the equitable, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.

The GSSA is involved and concerned with the science and practice of range and pasture management. This broad field involves primarily the use and conservation of natural resources. It encompasses applied fields such as livestock production, wildlife management, nature conservation, water catchment management and range and mine-dump rehabilitation. The disciplines include amongst others, ecology, botany, zoology, range and pasture science, animal science, soil science and genetics.

The GSSA has a multi-disciplinary base and promotes interaction between environmental practitioners, scientists and students who are employed by a wide range of institutions including government, universities, development, agricultural, wildlife and related agencies.