Homes on the Range An Introduction to California Rangelands Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management.

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Homes on the Range An Introduction to California Rangelands Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management

What is rangeland? Rangelands are vast natural landscapes. Rangelands grow native plants. Rangelands are home to many different organisms.

What is rangeland? Raise your hand when you see a picture of rangeland.

Is this rangeland? Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Is this rangeland? Cropland Photo credit: USDA

Is this rangeland? Solid rock Photo credit: National Park Service

Is this rangeland? Shrubland Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Is this rangeland? Closed Canopy Forest Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Is this rangeland? Glacier Photo credit: National Park Service

Is this rangeland? Oak Woodland Photo credit: S. Emerson

Is this rangeland? Sand dunes Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Is this rangeland? Desert Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Is this rangeland? Tundra Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Who uses rangeland? Ranchers Hikers Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Who uses rangeland? Hunters Scientists Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Who uses rangeland? Wildlife Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Who uses rangeland? Campers Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management Livestock

Can you think of other living organisms that might use rangeland? Photo Credit: S. Emerson

How do grazing animals improve rangeland? They reduce the amount of fuel (grasses and shrubs) for wildfires. Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management

Their hooves break up hard ground, adding beneficial air to the soil. Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management How do grazing animals improve rangeland?

Control growth of non- native grasses and plants so other desirable plants can thrive Photo credit: S. Emerson How do grazing animals improve rangeland?

Increase habitat diversity for wildlife, including endangered species. Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management How do grazing animals improve rangeland?

What role does a range manager have in the health of our land? The range manager makes decisions on how to carefully use and manage rangeland resources (plants, animals, soil, and water) to meet the needs and desires of society.

What does a range manager do? Monitor vegetation growth Mediate agreements among rangeland users Develop conservation plans to meet land goals Manage private livestock operations Develop methods to protect the range from fire, rodents, and poisonous plants.

What do you think? What skills would a range manager need? Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management