In areas where the annexed land is small or not used by others, the practice is encouraged. However, in areas where there is little forest cover, this can lead to disputes among community members. Women have two major constraints in managing their woodland resources. Traditionally, a husband has legal control over any agricultural or forest products his wife generates. This means that divorcees lose all rights to the trees they planted during their marriage, along with their rights to live on their husband's property.
Widows also have no legal rights over their late husband's trees.
In addition, despite being the main collectors of fuelwood, fruits and fodder from trees, women have not often been represented on woodland management committees. Improving Communal Cattle Grazing Schemes Communal grazing schemes have existed in Zimbabwe for many years, allowing cattle and grazing areas to be used efficiently. Most grazing schemes were originally proposed by government extension workers, although they are worked out jointly between the local community and the Department of Agriculture. A typical system would establish rules as to the stocking rate, design a rotation system for grazing areas, detail how excess stock should be disposed of, and outline how much labour and other contributions each household should make towards fence maintenance or other tasks needed. Local people who depend on fish for their livelihood face unpredictable yields, as well as poor prices and difficulties with distribution.