Rangeland & Grassland Management

Rangelands include grasslands, tallgrass & shortgrass prairie, shrublands, woodlands, wetlands, and deserts that are grazed by domestic livestock and/or wildlife. (USDA)

Practicing rangeland management practices, like brush management, prescribed burning, and prescribed grazing, can benefit your land and grazing. Rangeland areas benefit Western Colorado in supporting the vital ranching industry and providing an important ecosystem. Many organizations, including the NRCS, may offer assistance or financial benefits for implementing conservation practices for rangeland/grassland areas.

Resources are included below.

  • Grazing management/ fencing to control animal movement

    Brush management

    Heavy Use Protection Area

    Prescribed Burning & Grazing

    Nutrient Management

    Riparian Forest Buffer

    Wildlife Habitat Management

    Windbreak Establishment

    Pest Management

    Hay & Pasture Planting

    And more!

    • Wildlife Habitat

    • Livestock Grazing and Management

    • Agriculture/ Farmland/ Forage

    • Recreation

    • Food Availability- Meat Production & Crops

Cattle grazing in a field

Resources

  • CSU Ext. Range & Pasture Management

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  • Forest Service Rangeland Management

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  • NRCS Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative

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  • USDA National Range and Pasture Handbook

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