Rangeland & Forest Resources

Our Rangeland & Forest Resources program area includes academic programs for graduates and undergraduates in Rangeland Ecology & Managment. 

The study of Rangeland Ecology and Management includes all the biological and physical processes of ecosystems - knowledge needed for sustainable use of rangelands as well as management of the diverse and complex systems that they support. Range managers develop a scientific foundation and a broad base of skills so that they can manage rangelands to meet conservation goals, maximize long-term productivity, and enhance the interaction between people and the land. Our work includes: soil, plant and animal inventories and monitoring, development of resource management plans, educating the public, and restoration of degraded rangeland.