Rangeland and Grazing
Rangelands are a major component of ecosystems in the western United States. Livestock grazing is permitted on designated areas of land called allotments.
The range program works to ensure the range resources remain healthy and intact, through promoting sustainable grazing practices. Our goals include managing vegetation to provide for healthy ecosystems and to make forage available on a sustainable basis for use by livestock, wildlife, and wild horses. Grazing practices are guided by grazing permits and Annual Operating Instructions.
