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
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?
YES
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Is this rangeland?
NOCropland
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Is this rangeland?
NOSolid rock
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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
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Is this rangeland?
YESOak Woodland
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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
Can you think of other living organisms that might use
rangeland?
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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?
Control growth of non-native grasses and plants so other desirable plants can
thrive
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How do grazing animals improve rangeland?
Increase habitat diversity for wildlife, including endangered species.
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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 fromfire, rodents, and poisonous plants.
What do you think? What skills would a range manager need?
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