Rangeland and Grazing

The USDA Forest Service manages rangelands and grazing on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands through land and resource management planning, adaptive management strategies, and site-specific allotment management plans. It focuses on achieving desired vegetation and habitat conditions while allowing livestock grazing.

The Natural Resources page displays the Land & Resource Management Plan for Dakota Prairie Grasslands Northern Region, and the Monitoring Program details the processes to accomplish these goals. An overview of projects to accomplish these grassland goals is available on the Projects page. Additionally, refer to our Plants and Animals page for an exploration of the flora and fauna throughout the prairie grassland ecosystems.