Perotto Honored by Society for Range Management with Fellow Award

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA – Dr. Humberto Perotto received the 2026 Society for Range Management Fellow Award at the Society’s 79th Annual Meeting in Monterey, California last month. The title of Fellow is conferred upon members of the Society for Range Management (SRM) in recognition of exceptional service to the Society and its programs in advancing the science and art of range-related resource management. This high honor is granted in the belief that special recognition should be given for exceptional and dedicated service to the Society.

 
​​Dr. Perotto exemplifies the highest standards of service, scientific contribution, and mentorship within both the Texas Section and the Parent Society for Range Management (SRM). With more than two decades of continuous, impactful engagement in rangeland science and management, primarily within Texas, Dr. Perotto has made indelible contributions to the mission of SRM through research excellence, professional service, educational leadership, and outreach.

Dr. Perotto’s roots in Texas rangeland science began with his graduate education at Texas A&M University, where he earned both his M.S. and Ph.D. Since then, his professional trajectory has been marked by deep engagement with the Texas rangeland community. His current role as Associate Professor and Joan Kelleher Endowed Professor in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University positions him as a leading figure in research and education, with prior appointments at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

 
He has trained 44 graduate students and mentored many more professionals, many of which are now active members of SRM. Dr. Perotto has authored and co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings, and 22 popular articles, multiple of which directly address key issues to the Texas rangeland community: woody plant encroachment, habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and the use of drone technologies in rangeland monitoring. He has authored and co-authored 300 abstracts at professional society meetings and has served as chair of committees and the Advisory Council at SRM. His visibility and consistent presence at SRM events make him a cornerstone of the Society’s scientific discourse.

 
For the tremendous contributions to the science and management of rangeland ecosystems he has made, it is with great honor the Society of Range Management recognized Dr. Perotto with the 2026 SRM Fellow Award.