ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with the question of why certain Bedouin move their flocks from one pasture area to another, and explains how they acquire suitable fields for pasture. It is customary to believe that the nomadic patterns of the Bedouin are determined mainly by ecological factors, such as the amount of precipitation, pasture vegetation, water sources, available land and pasture areas. It is responsible for the allocation of pasture lands and the issue of pasture permits to the Bedouin. Throughout the period of nomadism, Amir came every week-end to the pasture area, at times with some of his brothers, who generally stayed behind with him in the tribe because of their studies at the adjacent school. Vetch is considered nourishing feed, which improves the prospects of the sheep becoming pregnant and giving birth, perhaps even to twins. The authorities control various types of resources that the Bedouin need.
