Rangeland Ecosystem Science

Degree Overview

Rangeland management is a unique discipline that blends science and management for the purpose of sustaining our valuable land. The primary goal is to protect and enhance a sustainable ecosystem that provides forage for wildlife and livestock, clean water, and recreation on public and private land.

This interdisciplinary, conservation-oriented degree provides you with a working knowledge base and techniques related to the structure, function, and management of rangeland ecosystems, including assessment, planning, monitoring, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

Download the Rangeland Ecosystem Science brochure (PDF) for program highlights.

Degree Benefits

With advanced training in natural resource management concepts and procedures, you are prepared for a career with a variety of private organizations and government agencies as a land manager, scientist, educator, producer, or conservationist charged with the proper use and management of rangelands that are vitally important to society. You may pursue a position that:

• Oversees the management of public rangelands.
• Maintains and improve wildlife habitat.
• Oversees livestock operations.
• Enhances hunting programs.
• Maintains forage resources and control weeds.
• Measures and assess vegetation resources.
• Brings rangeland stakeholders together to craft plans for environmental stewardship.