Rangeland - Wikipedia
The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines rangeland as "lands on which the native vegetation (climax or natural potential plant community) is predominantly grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs suitable for grazing or browsing use."
Rangeland | Definition, Ecology, & Management | Britannica
Rangeland, any extensive area of land that is occupied by native herbaceous or shrubby vegetation which is grazed by domestic or wild herbivores. The vegetation of ranges may include tallgrass prairies, steppes, shrub woodlands, savannas, and tundras.
Uses of Range & Pastureland - Rangelands Gateway
Globally rangelands are used to raise livestock for food and fiber, harvest renewable and non-renewable energy and mineral resources, provide habitat for wildlife, and open space for human enjoyment and recreation.
Rangelands and Grazing - Bureau of Land Management
Under its multiple-use and sustained yield mandates, the BLM manages public rangelands for various uses and values, including livestock grazing, recreational opportunities, healthy watersheds, and wildlife habitat.
Range Resources | Natural Resources Conservation Service
Rangelands include grasslands, savannas, shrublands, most deserts, tundra, alpine communities, marshes and meadows. Rangelands comprise about 30% of the entire land cover of the United States, totaling about 770 million acres. About 2/3 of all U.S. rangelands are privately owned.
Rangeland Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
2024年9月19日 · The meaning of RANGELAND is land used or suitable for range.
Rangelands.org | Rangelands
A well-trained and highly motivated group of professionals and rangeland users working with productive, sustainable rangeland ecosystems.
California Rangeland Trust | CRT | Ranching Conservation
2024年6月4日 · California Rangeland Trust is committed to protecting air, water, wildlife, and healthy local food by conserving rangeland and ensuring it will never be developed. We help ranchers partner with funders to permanently protect …
Rangeland - US Forest Service
Rangeland July 19, 2023. Shade for Cows. Pages. Contact the National Grasslands. National Grasslands - Resources. The National Grasslands Story. Ecosystem Services from National Grasslands. Updates. Content type
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