What are federal rangelands?

There are 43% of rangelands in the US that are owned by the federal government. Rangelands are defined as primarily composed of grasses or shrub like vegetation suitable for grazing. The federal government manages these rangelands, which include a diversity of different land cover types in the US.

There are a number of agencies that manage rangelands, including the US Forest System. You can read more about non-federal rangelands and rangeland management in the US here and here.

Federal rangelands are public lands managed by federal agencies for various purposes, including grazing of livestock, wildlife habitat preservation, and recreational activities. These lands are overseen by agencies like the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service.

Federal rangelands are vast areas of land managed by the United States federal government primarily for the purpose of grazing livestock. These lands are typically located in the western United States and are overseen by agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS). Federal rangelands encompass a variety of ecosystems, including grasslands, shrublands, and deserts, and they play a significant role in supporting livestock production while also providing habitat for wildlife and recreational opportunities for the public.