Discovering Our Nation’s Rangelands NIFA-RREA Update Sarah Noelle University of Arizona
NIFA-RREA Discovering Our Nation’s Rangelands Goals: Develop educational tools and content to enhance existing websites Create video training tools that other state Extension Services can adopt and adapt Objectives: Short introductory video introductions to learning sections found on GlobalRangelands.org (60-90 seconds) Brief viewpoint videos on topics of interest (approx. 5-7 minutes) Theme-based videos and podcasts (15+ minutes) to document local knowledge about rangeland management
Topic Introductions ARIZONA WYOMING Welcome to Global Rangelands Large Landscape Conservation Human and Economic Dimensions of Rangelands Understanding Rangeland Ecology Maintaining and Improving Rangelands Rangelands on Indigenous Lands Uses of Range and Pasture * WYOMING Grazing Management Vegetation Restoration Rangelands for Teachers and Students Climate and Drought Rangeland Plants and Animals Inventory and Monitoring * Economics Associated with Rangelands (editing)
Viewpoints on Current Issues ARIZONA (completed) Mexican Grey Wolf reintroduction in the Southwest* Generational Succession of Ranches Jaguars Returning to the Southwest WYOMING (in progress) Wild Horses and Burros* Sage Grouse Renewable Energy
Preservation of Local Knowledge Private and public land managers from various regions of the west Local Knowledge YouTube playlist Arizona Wyoming Podcasts (tbd) Video and audio Provide info that people can access in the field First 2 minutes ONLY!
Rangelands Partnership Member Site Marketing Content RP slideshow Welcome and Introductions from the EC Logos Website Tutorials
International Year Initiative
Partnership Feature The Rangelands Partnership and the UA Libraries