Human uses of Savannah Grasslands

Local people are often nomadic and keep herds of sheep, cattle or goats. Some live in permanent villages and grow crops.

One huge problem is desertification which mean the good land is turned in desert. This has been caused by overgrazing (too many animals) and overcultivation (growing crops every year and not letting the soil recover its fertility). Soil is either blown away in the dry season (dust storms) or washed away in the heavy rains in the wet season.

Many tourists also visit the African savannas on wildlife safaris e.g. in Kenya. The wildlife is often disturbed and the people and vehicles damage the landscape.