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We Are RANGELANDS.
Leaders. Stewards. Producers. Educators.
Connect, Lead, and Learn.
Uniting Everyone Who Lives, Works, and Cares for Rangelands.
From research plots to working ranches, SRM’s members are at the forefront of rangeland stewardship. As land managers, scientists, educators, students, producers, and conservationists, we combine expertise, ethics, and a strong land ethic — proving that lasting progress comes from an active, informed, and connected community.
DID YOU KNOW? 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists
The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) is a global celebration of the farmers, ranchers, herders,
shepherds, and other pastoralists who use the land to produce food and fiber and the lands they call home. Designated by the United Nations and supported by nearly 500 organizations around the world, 2026 provides an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of these vast spaces and the people who have protected them.
What We Do
SRM advances sustainable rangeland management through:
- Policy & Advocacy — Engage policymakers and agencies on critical rangeland issues.
- Research & Science Integration — Connect members to cutting-edge science and evidence-based solutions.
- Professional Certification & Training — provide nationally recognized certifications and a broad mix of technical trainings and workshops.
- Education & Outreach — cultivate the next generation with student programs, scholarships, mentorship, and career-stage connections.
- Technical Resources & Tools — deliver guidelines, glossaries, monitoring protocols, and best practices for every range manager.
Why It Matters
- Rangelands cover vast landscapes globally and underpin critical ecosystem services (water filtration, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, forage production).
- Healthy rangelands support livelihoods, ranching, wildlife, and rural economies.
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Degradation threatens long-term productivity, ecosystem health, and community well-being.
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They serve as working lands that drive innovation, research, and practical solutions in natural resource management.
- An informed, engaged community is essential to sustaining these lands for current and future generations.
How We Do It
- Engage in advocacy at federal, state, and local levels
- Publish science-based policy positions and toolkits for members
- Build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, and landowner networks
- Foster collaboration across disciplines (ecology, agronomy, economics)
- Support evidence-based decision making and adaptive management
Upcoming Events
Nebraska Center for Grassland Studies LEU Lecture
Nebraska Center for Grassland Studies will host its annual Leu Lecture on Thursday, November 12, 2026,
from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Hardin Hall Auditorium, 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
68503. This year’s featured speaker, Dr. Lauren Svejcar, will highlight global efforts with
the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), highlighting the
importance of rangelands, the people who manage them, and their contributions to
communities and ecosystems around the world (https://iyrp.info/).
November 12, 2026 • Hardin Hall Auditorium
November 12, 2026Utah SRM Annual Fall Meeting
Join us for the Utah SRM fall meeting in Richfield at the Snow College Campus. There will be lots of great speakers, presentations and panels throughout the day followed by banquet. The theme for 2026 will be Celebrating Rangelands!
If you would like to sponsor, donate, or register for the meeting click on the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-rangelands-registration-1984822828510?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have any questions e-mail us at utahsrm@gmail.com
November 5, 2026 • Snow College Richfield
November 5, 2026Range & Fire Ecology Education Program - Application
The University of Nevada, Reno has the program for you!
Visit the program website to find out more & apply today!
Do you want to advance your career with Rangeland and Fire Ecology management knowledge and skills?
Are you limited in the amount of time you can dedicate to courses
because of work, family, and life obligations?
Do you want to qualify for a Federal 401 or 454 position within 2 years?
Multiple Knowledge & Skill Pathways
454 Rangeland Management Specialist Certification (also meets coursework for “Certified Rangeland Management”)
401 Natural Resource Specialist Certification
Micro-Credentials (9-12 credit focused coursework & experience):
• Fire Ecology& Fuels Management
• Riparian Ecology & Management
• Restoration Ecology & Management
• Rangeland Planning & Management
• Grazing Management
Program Logistics & Cost
• All students pay in-state tuition, currently $312.75 per credit hour, plus a $102.00 technology fee per course.
• Field requirements vary by course, ranging from 2-5 days for lower division to 7-10 days for the upper division course block.
• Field sites are primarily located in Nevada. Some field weeks require accommodations(i.e., a hotel); other weeks require camping.
Visit the program website to find out more & apply today!
Questions? Email Dawna Snyder (dawnas@unr.edu)
or Lucas Phipps (lphipps@unr.edu)
November 3 - 30, 2026
November 3 - 30, 2026
Wear the Rangelands Spirit
Gear up. Show your support.
Show your commitment to sustainable rangeland stewardship with quality apparel from the SRM store. Every shirt, hat, or accessory you wear shares your passion and helps support our mission. Browse our curated collection of designs built for those who care about rangelands — built tough, made to last.
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