What are rangelands?
In the United States, the term RANGELAND describes the extensive,
unforested lands dominating the western half of the continent.
Rangelands around the world are also known as prairies, plains,
grasslands, shrublands, savannas, steppes, deserts, semi-deserts,
arid lands, swards, and tundra. 
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How much rangeland is there?
The many types of Rangeland together form about half of the earth’s
land surface. About 48% of Idaho is rangeland.
What are rangelands used for?
Rangelands produce a wide variety of goods and services desired by
society, including livestock forage, wildlife habitat, water,
mineral resources, wood products, wildland recreation, open space
and natural beauty. The geographic extent and many important
resources of rangelands make their proper use and management vitally
important to people everywhere.
Who manages rangelands?
Rangeland professionals oversee the management of public and private
rangelands. A growing number of rangeland professionals work as
natural resource facilitators to bring rangeland stakeholders
together to craft plans for environmental stewardship.
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