Thaba Mosobelo Grazing Association is found in Mant?onyane Ha Ntsokoane on the way to Thaba Tseka Town. The Association consists of nine villages namely, Tlapa le T?otso, Auplase, Khohlong, Taung, Lekhalong, Matsoapong, Ha Qhaeea, Matebeleng and Masaleng. The Association was established in 2020, with the purpose of promoting sustainable land and water resources management, through protection of wetlands and conservation of rangelands for improved livestock production and prevention of soil erosion. Majority of people living in the rural areas depend more on agricultural activities such as livestock rearing (merino sheep and angora goats) and cattle for their livelihoods. The Association comprises both men and women even though, it is a male dominated Association due to rural norms which makes women to be reluctant to join the grazing association as they think it?s a men?s territory.
Mant?onyane is a small growing town in Thaba Tseka district which is facing a great pressure on its natural resources hence rangeland and wetland ecosystems of Ha Ntsokoane are endangered. Threats to these ecosystems include among others, overstocking, uncontrolled fires, inadequate enforcement of regulations, low technical capacity and weak governance on natural resource management, climate change impact, and lack of knowledge transfer from one generation to another coupled with ignorance of the need for sustainable management of natural resources. Mant?onyane is also endowed with rich cultural and natural heritage that is not documented despite the fact that this presents an opportunity for ecotourism.
General Objective
The main objective of the project is sustainable management of rangelands and other natural and cultural heritage found in Mant?onyane and initiation of ecotourism activities for enhancement of livelihoods support base if the community of Mant?onyane.
Specific objectives:
a) The project will raise awareness among local communities and authorities on protection of wetlands and rangeland ecosystems, their resources and environmentally sustainable alternatives.
b) Conservation of threatened ecosystems and species such as medicinal plants and other wildlife.
c) Strengthening involvement of youth, women and people with disabilities in conservation
d) Restoration, preservation and documentation tourist attraction sites of Mant?onyane for ecotourism promotion
e) The local communities have the ability to respond and adapt to climate change impacts; and also implement climate change mitigation measures
f) Implementation of alternative non-extractive income generating activities for diversification and resilience of livelihoods of local communities.
Key expected results:
The project will impact nine villages in Mant?onyane and neighborhoods and the main beneficiaries will be association members and local communities including livestock owners, herders, youth, women and people with disabilities. The main expected results during the operation of the project are:

a) Local community and authorities are more aware of the importance of wetlands and rangeland ecosystems and are safeguarding sustainability.
b) Resilience of threatened ecosystem and species improved and presenting enhanced opportunity for viable ecotourism venture.
c) Local communities more equipped with knowledge and skills for proper management of natural resources.
d) The local communities have the ability to respond and adapt to climate change impacts.
e) Livelihoods of local communities are more resilient and alternative non-extractive income generating activities are implemented and are generating employment opportunities.