homes on the range an introduction to california rangelands photo credit: bureau of land management
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Homes on the RangeAn Introduction to California Rangelands
Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management
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What is rangeland?Rangelands are vast natural landscapes.
Rangelands grow native plants.Rangelands are home to many different organisms.
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What is rangeland?Raise your hand when you see a picture of rangeland.
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Is this rangeland?
YES
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Is this rangeland?
NOCropland
Photo credit: USDA
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Is this rangeland?
NOSolid rock
Photo credit: National Park Service
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Is this rangeland?
YESShrubland
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Is this rangeland?
NOClosed Canopy
Forest
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Is this rangeland?
NOGlacier
Photo credit: National Park Service
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Is this rangeland?
YESOak Woodland
Photo credit: S. Emerson
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Is this rangeland?
NOSand dunes
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Is this rangeland?
YESDesert
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Is this rangeland?
YESTundra
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Who uses rangeland?
RanchersHikers
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Who uses rangeland?
HuntersScientists
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Who uses rangeland?
Wildlife
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Who uses rangeland?
Campers
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Livestock
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Can you think of other living organisms that might use
rangeland?
Photo Credit: S. Emerson
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How do grazing animals improve rangeland?
They reduce the amount of fuel(grasses and shrubs) for wildfires.
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Their hooves break up hard ground,adding beneficial air to the soil.
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How do grazing animals improve rangeland?
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Control growth of non-native grasses and plants so other desirable plants can
thrive
Photo credit: S. Emerson
How do grazing animals improve rangeland?
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Increase habitat diversity for wildlife, including endangered species.
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How do grazing animals improve rangeland?
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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.
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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 fromfire, rodents, and poisonous plants.
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What do you think? What skills would a range manager need?
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