Values of Rangelands Presentation (.ppt) There are 12 slides in this presentation

Objectives Define multiple use Identify and discuss the benefits Presentation (.ppt) Objectives Define multiple use Identify and discuss the benefits and uses of rangeland Rangeland are use for my resources. It is not appropriate to manage for one without considering others. There are 12 slides in this presentation

Presentation (.ppt) Multiple Use Because rangelands have many important uses, most rangelands are managed under principles of multiple-use Several uses or values of rangeland are managed simultaneously with care to avoid overuse or destruction of natural resources. The concept of multiple-use is at the center of many land management agencies and organizations. It is the idea that there are many uses for rangelands these uses needed to be considered simultaneously. There are 12 slides in this presentation

Why are rangelands important? Many goods and services List 5 goods or services rangeland provides? Can you name a few goods and services provided by rangelands? Dscuss them as a group. Examples included on following slide.

Why are rangelands important? Forage Wildlife Habitat Livestock Production Recreation Native Plants Photo credits: Livestock Production = Seth McFarland; Forage & Open Space = Jennifer Peterson; Wildlife Habitat, Recreation, Energy & Minerals = USDI-BLM (http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/bpd.html); Water=Juley Hankins; Native Plants =K. Launchbaugh Water Energy Minerals Open Space

Presentation (.ppt) Livestock Production Rangeland & pastureland in the 19 western states are home to 58% of all beef cattle in the US. Western rangelands also harbor 79% of sheep and 88% of goats in the US. Livestock production on rangeland is very important to supply meat for American and World populations and also for leather, wool, mohair, and other products that livestock yield. Details on why rangelands are important for livestock production There are 12 slides in this presentation

Livestock Production Livestock grazing occurs on 65% of Idaho’s total land area and in every county throughout the state Range livestock production is Idaho’s major agricultural activity in terms of land used and cash receipts More ideas on livestock production. First, is dairy products is first in Idaho.

Wildlife Habitat Rangelands provide habitat for countless mammals, birds, amphibians, fishes, and insects. Of the total number of animal species found in the United States 84% of the mammals, 74% of the birds, 58% of the amphibians and 38% of the fishes are represented in rangeland ecosystems. Figures for Fish and Wildlife Service

Range Wildlife Include: Ruminants such as deer, elk, and moose that have specialized digestive systems to digest the cellulose in the cell walls of rangeland plants Rodents and Rabbits also have digestive systems that allow them to get energy out of cellulose Concentrate-selectors are animals such as birds & bears that find an adequate diet on rangeland by carefully selecting berries, seeds, or roots low in cellulose. Insects - Can be generalist foragers or have very specific diet selection. Wildlife can be categorized in

Water The Western United States has a much drier climate than the Eastern U.S. ... water is doubly precious to the 30% of the U.S. population that lives in the West Most of the water in the streams and river of Idaho fell initially on rangeland or forests. Therefore, proper management of rangeland requires careful attention to the amount & quality of water that flows off rangeland A growing number of people are moving to the west, placing greater demands on the drinking water supply in a number of western cities. It is true, that most water flows on Forests, but flows through rangelands.

Recreation Rangelands are increasingly important for recreational uses such as: Hiking Hunting Camping Mountain biking Cross-country skiing Snowmobiling Many national parks are located on rangelands Pictures form US Park Service web site.

Renewable Energy Sources are becoming increasingly important to society Wind Solar Geothermal Biomass and bioenergy Photos from USDI- BLM photogallary (http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/bpd.html) Wind energy accounts for 6% renewable electricity generation in US. Large tracks of land and high solar radiation levels create the optimal setting to capture solar energy, particularly in the desert SW. Geothermal energy is largely produced by 12 western states (including Alaska) and powers electricity for about 1.2 million homes Energy from biomass is largely derived from by-products of management, restoration, or hazardous fuel reduction treatments and bioenergy includes bio-based products such as ethanol, plastics and bio-diesel. USDI-BLM Photo USDI-BLM Photo

Minerals and Mining Some of our most basic natural resources are mined from rangelands Sand, gravel, dirt, and rock are basic materials for construction and building Coal and oil shale mining provides resources to heat and power our society Minerals and mining were a historically important resource and still today are an important resource. Oil Shale production is having a huge impact on rangelands in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. USDI-BLM Photo

Minerals Wide array of mineral resources Presentation (.ppt) Minerals Wide array of mineral resources Gold in north, central and southern Idaho Silver, lead and zinc in the north Molybdenum and cobalt in central Idaho Phosphate in southeast Idaho UI Special Collections BLM/Idaho There are 12 slides in this presentation

Native Plant Products Eating Wild! Natural medicines Presentation (.ppt) Native Plant Products Eating Wild! Natural medicines Echinacea St. Johnswort A variety of wild foods Camas Huckleberries Pinenuts Historically important and still harvested to day as “Natural” foods and medicines. William & Wilma Follette @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database There are 12 slides in this presentation

Open Space People in the west value open space. Livestock ranches are becoming “working wilderness” to maintain biodiversity and wildlife habitat quality. Environmentally concerned citizens have paid ranchers to maintain open space through scenic easements. This is a modern resource. It is unlikely that many pioneers valued “open space” as much as most people do today. As our population becomes more urbanized, open space will become more valuable. K. Launchbaugh

Western Heritage Ranching is important to maintain the “Western Image” Legacy and heritage for Native America Tribes “Brand” of the west Expansion Settlement Tough western spirit The “Western” way of life is appreciated by westerners and a draw for people from the US and throughout the worlds. Pictures by Seth McFarland S. McFarland

Who owns rangeland? Presentation (ppt.) Map entitled “Who Owns the West” by the U.S. General Services Association The main point is, most of the West is mostly public land and most of the rangeland is in the west. Therefore, most rangeland is publicly owned. There are

Who owns rangeland? “Public Land” is owned and managed by federal and state governments for the good of the public. Most significant land management agencies are the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Idaho Department of Lands. Basic points – need to get specific % of rangeland owned by these agencies.

Who owns rangeland? Grazing on private lands is wholly integrated with public grazing lands. Livestock grazing occurs on: 95% of BLM land 58% of U.S. Forest Service lands 88% of all beef cows in Idaho graze at least part of each year on BLM or USFS lands. When you think of ranching in Idaho, you have to think about integrated land ownership – checkerboard land ownership.

Presentation (.ppt) From Idaho Dept of Lands http://gis1.idl.idaho.gov/Gis%20Website/publishedmaps/IDL_Statewide_Ownership.pdf There are 12 slides in this presentation

Why are rangelands important? Forage Wildlife Habitat Livestock Production Recreation Native Plants Photo credits: Livestock Production = Seth McFarland; Forage & Open Space = Jennifer Peterson; Wildlife Habitat, Recreation, Energy & Minerals = USDI-BLM(http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/bpd.html); Water=Juley Hankins; Native Plants =K. Launchbaugh Water Energy Minerals Open Space