About SRM
The Society for Range Management (SRM) is an international professional and scientific organization dedicated to the sustainable management and stewardship of rangelands. Founded in 1948, SRM brings together scientists, ranchers, land managers, students, educators, and policymakers with one shared purpose: to ensure the health and productivity of rangelands worldwide.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Providing leadership for the Stewardship of Rangelands based on sound ecological principles.
Our Vision
Our Vision
A well-trained and highly motivated group of professionals and rangeland users working with productive, sustainable rangeland ecosystems.
Board & Staff
SRM’s network is built on Sections, Chapters, and Committees that bring together members across North America and around the world.
This structure enables regional problem-solving and national collaboration, supported by a central Board of Directors and professional staff.
This structure enables regional problem-solving and national collaboration, supported by a central Board of Directors and professional staff.
Committees
SRM’s committees are the heart of its volunteer leadership — where ideas become action. Each committee brings together members with shared expertise and passion to address key aspects of the Society’s mission, from advancing science and education to shaping policy and strengthening the profession.
Sections
SRM’s Sections form the Society’s grassroots network — connecting members across regions, ecosystems, and communities. These local and regional groups host workshops, field days, student competitions, and outreach events that put rangeland science into practice on the ground.
SRM History
A History of the Society for Range Management 1948-1995, Vols. I & II is a historical account of the pioneering efforts of the people, events, and activities of the Society for Range Management
The Renner Award is the Society for Range Management’s premier award. The Renner Awards History – The First 35 Years is an account of Frederic G. Renner’s gift and the recipients of this prestigious award.
The Society for Range Management Records primarily consist of documentation of the institutional operations of the Society. These records offer a remarkably complete picture of a membership body concerned with conservation that has coped with governmental, academic, and cultural changes over a span of more than fifty years.
Society for Range Management Membership
The Society for Range Management (SRM) offers membership to a diverse global community of land managers, scientists, educators, students, ranchers, and conservationists united by a passion for rangeland stewardship. As an SRM member, you gain access to a network of professionals, exclusive resources like the member toolkit for engaging with policymakers, and opportunities to attend events that foster learning and collaboration. Membership supports SRM’s mission to provide leadership for sustainable rangeland management based on sound ecological principles, connecting you with a dynamic group dedicated to conserving nearly half of the earth’s land covered by prairies, shrublands, woodlands, and savannahs.
Membership Types
Regular Member
100$/YEAR
Regular members have full rights and privileges including, but not necessarily limited to: voting, service on committees, and nomination and election to any sectional or national office. For Members in the Contiguous United States, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Includes the monthly newsletter, Rangeland Report online, and Ranglands journal online.
Student Member
45$/YEAR
Full-time students (high school through graduate school). Not eligible to hold office. Must suceed to different class of membership in the calendar year following termination of course of study. Includes monthly Rangeland Report.
Young Professional
70$/YEAR
An early career individual is eligible as a Young Professional member for five years and shall enjoy the rights and privileges set forth in as a regular member. Young Professional members must succeed to a different class of Membership in the sixth calendar year following their acceptance as a Young Professional.
Emeritus Member
45$/YEAR
A member is eligible for Emeritus membership in the year they become 55 years of age, or any year thereafter, provided they have retired and has maintained prior membership in the Society for at least 15 continuous years.
International Member
35$/YEAR
Available for those who both reside in and are a citizen of one of the countries listed on the SRM International Country List. Click here to view a list of approved countries. Includes Rangeland Report Online, Rangeland & Ecology & Management Online, and Rangelands Online.
Institutional Member
200$/YEAR
An institution, or other entity not organized for profit. Entitled to the same rights and privileges as an individual to serve as its representative.
Commercial Member
500$/YEAR
Any business, individual or entity organized for profit who wishes to financially support range management activities is encouraged to become a supporting, contributing or major Commercial member. Commercial members are entitled to all rights and privileges of a regular member after designating a specific individual as their representative.
Family of Regular Member
40$/YEAR
Treated as its own membership, this rate is for individuals of same household who desire more than one SRM membership. Additional Family Member retains all rights & privileges of Regular member. Includes Rangeland Report Online.
The Endowment Fund
There is a continuing need to fortify SRM’s financial
position in order to expand the Society’s involvement in rangeland activities.
The Society for Range Management Endowment Fund was expressly established in
1982 to underwrite a strong financial position for the Society. It is a vital
element in continuing to achieve the established goal and ideals of the Society
– conservation, development and sound management of rangelands worldwide. The
Endowment Fund serves both the immediate and future needs of SRM.
Contributions to the Endowment Fund go entirely to the
corpus of the fund. The Endowment Fund is unrestricted, which requires that the
corpus remains intact and that only its earnings may be expended. Thus,
contributions to the Endowment Fund support activities now but also into the
future. In 2025 the corpus of the Endowment Fund exceeded $1,632,000 and
contributed $44,300 to SRM’s operation and projects.
Contributions can be made by credit card by going to
the donation page or by sending a check made out to:
Society for Range Management
100 N 27th Street, Suite 600D
Billings, MT 59101
100 N 27th Street, Suite 600D
Billings, MT 59101
Or call the SRM Business Office at (303) 986-3309
You can make significant contributions to the future of SRM
through legacy giving. You have devoted your time, your energy and your heart
to perpetuate and advance the programs of SRM. Your personal interest and
dedication can be directly sustained through the giving of property and/or
other assets to the SRM Endowment Fund. If you would like to make a legacy gift
to the SRM Endowment Fund, please contact the SRM Executive Vice President.
To properly recognize the individuals and organizations who
share this deepened concern and commitment to guaranteeing our continuing
effective efforts over the long term, honor groups have been formed which we
hope will eventually be joined by all our friends and organizations.
Each donor will be appropriately recognized within the
Century Club, President’s Club, Trail Boss Club, or the $10,000 Trail Boss
Club. All contributions are cumulative toward the next highest level. For
example, a donor who contributes $10 per year for ten years will become a
member of the Century Club.
Individuals, organizations, and sections who make
contributions of $100 to $499 become members of the Century Club. Once you have
contributed $500 - $999 you will be recognized as a member of the President’s
Club. Trail Boss Club consists of those individuals, organizations, and
sections who make contributions in excess of $1,000 and contributions of
$10,000 or more will become part of the elite $10,000 Trail Boss Club.
Special gifts: Memorial gifts and gifts to honor the living
are particularly suitable for remembering friends and relatives who’ve shared
your deep beliefs in conservation, development, and self-government. Your
contributions to the Endowment Fund can be in cash, securities, insurance
policies, land bequests or a combination of these. All gifts, whatever the
size, are recorded in the permanent record book held by the SRM headquarters.
No document expresses a person’s appreciation of life more
deliberately than his will. By your will, you can provide for the person
closest to you and for the causes in which you are most interested.
A bequest to SRM would benefit many future generations by
providing the Society with the means of furthering, in perpetuity, those
conservation objectives to which you have devoted such an important part of
your life.
You can define the extent of a bequest in your will by A)
stating a dollar amount, B) designating property you wish to give to SRM, or C)
bequeathing to SRM what remains after the rest of the will has been carried
out.
The simplest way to support the SRM Endowment is with a
credit card or check. A cash contribution qualifies for a charitable tax
deduction and immediately strengthens the Endowment putting your gift to work
right away to benefit the rangelands profession. The charitable value of a cash
gift can vary depending on personal income and the state in which one lives.
Retirees may also take advantage of donating the Required
Minimum Distributions (RMD) from their retirement plan to SRM. You can make a
gift to SRM directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Currently
you can donate your RMD to SRM which is tax deductible. In addition, you are
not charged tax on the amount donated.
Another meaningful way to make a substantial contribution is
by donating property or securities. Such gifts qualify for a charitable tax
deduction, and additional tax benefits may apply if the assets have appreciated
in value since their purchase. SRM may accept donations of real or personal
property, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. All
contributions are subject to the oversight and discretion of the SRM Board of
Directors regarding their use and application.
Life insurance is an important part of most personal
financial plans, and it can also be a powerful tool for charitable giving. By
designating the SRM Endowment Fund as a beneficiary or owner of a policy, you
may gain valuable tax advantages while supporting the future of rangeland
stewardship. A tax advisor can help you explore the specific opportunities
available through life insurance giving.
Certain types of trusts can provide both income and
financial security for you and your beneficiaries while also creating a
meaningful gift for the SRM Endowment Fund. You may choose to transfer a
portion of your assets to SRM during your lifetime while retaining the income
or use of those assets for the rest of your life. Your attorney and financial
advisor can help design a trust arrangement that best meets your personal and
philanthropic goals.
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