Assessment and comparison of experts and pastoralists opinion aboutgrazing systems in Range Management Plans in Semnan province

This study aimed to compare point of view of experts and pastoralists in connection with grazing systems in Range Management Plans. This research carried out in 2008 at Semnan province. All of experts in Natural Resources offices and selected livestock managers thatwere whole/reference population in this study. Based on stratified random sampling method and Cochran formula, the sample volumes (30) of Range management Plans were estimated. According to weight of stratums (Cities) suitable sample size were allocated. Questioner and field survey was used for data collection. Descriptions result showed that rank of grazing systems evaluation is 2.8 from 5 that shows grazing systems condition in Range management Plans in Semnan province are medium according to Likert Scale. Appreciation result showed that there are significant differences between point of view of experts and exploits in connection with grazing systems project (P<0/01). Correlation coefficient showed that there are significant differences between point of view of responders and survey factors(P<0/05).