Rangelands

What are the main uses of rangelands? (3)

- Land farming due to fertile soil
- Recreational Activities
- Extraction of minerals, oil, and natural gas

What are the main agencies about rangelands and what do they do? (2)

- The Bureau of Land Management: Increased permit regulation to prevent overgrazing
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: Implemented laws

What is the main threat to rangelands and why? (3)

- Overgrazing
- Causes loss of vegetation, compacts soil, and soil erosion
- Compaction will negatively impact water recharge, increasing water runoff

What is one specific piece of legislation about rangelands and what did it do? (2)

- Taylor Grazing Act
- Increased regulations in order to prevent overgrazing

What is the main ecosystem service rangelands offer and 3 other ones?

- Main: Soil formation and erosion prevention
- Carbon sequestration storage
- Helps energy flow
- Helps good foundation of soil

What are 3 positive environmental impacts of rangelands?

- Provide a habitat for numerous organisms
- Create high biodiversity
- Provide clean air and water

What are 2 negative environmental impacts of rangelands?

- Overgrazing
- Soil erosion