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Who should consider a career in rangeland management and ecology?

People who are intensely intrigued by ecological processes and like grasslands or shrublands ecosystems should consider a career in range management. The most basic skill of all range managers is a solid understanding of ecology. How do soil characteristics affect plant growth? What environmental factors affect sustainability of rangeland ecosystems? How does grazing or fire affect plant communities? Ecology is the engine that range managers harness to accomplish management goals such as: beautiful recreational scenery, sustainable and productive livestock forage, clean and adequate water, and improved wildlife habitat.

Rangeland is a diverse and dynamic ecosystem that produces a wide variety of products. Therefore, there are many opportunities for range managers to specialize in the management of land for specific uses. For example, some range managers specialize in how to manipulate land to produce high quality and abundant water. Others focus on wildlife or livestock production. Still others specialize in sociology and work with humans who use rangeland for recreation or preservation.

Career tracks at the University of Idaho