Rangelands
Rangelands, primarily covered by natural vegetation, provide grazing and forage for livestock and wildlife. The fertile soil that characterizes many grasslands make the areas well suited to cultivating crops.
Pastoral industries are the primary agricultural users of rangelands, relying on extensive grazing across native vegetation to raise cattle, sheep and other livestock. This long‑established land use shapes the economic and cultural identity of rangeland communities, while also highlighting the importance of responsible management to maintain the health and productivity of these environments.
- Rangelands monitoring
Rangelands monitoring is the process of periodically recording the condition of the natural resource including vegetation, water, and soil. - Pastoral land monitoring system of the Pastoral Land Board
Monitoring and reporting on the condition of pastoral land is a key function of the Pastoral Land Board. - Pastoralist involvement
Benefits of monitoring activities conducted on agricultural properties by being involved and committed to the program. - Tier 1 monitoring system
About the Tier 1 Rangelands monitoring that assists pastoralists with management decisions. - Tier 2 monitoring system
About the Tier 2 Rangelands monitoring which gathers remote sensing data using satellite imagery and aerial photography.