Good land management starts with a clear and attainable goal, but this is one of the most challenging steps in resource planning. The primary concern of rangeland management is vegetation. Rangelands are dynamic — they are always changing and responding to climatic cycles, weather, fire, insects, grazing or browsing, and soil disturbances caused by animals and humans. Therefore, it is important to set achievable and measurable goals. Goal-setting helps land managers better understand where they are now, relative to what they want to achieve. Rangeland goals can include sustained forage and browse production, fish and wildlife habitat, watershed enhancement, prevention or control of invasive species, recreational opportunities, and other uses on rangelands. No matter the goals, proper management is dependent on maintaining healthy soil condition, functional watersheds, and desirable plant communities.
For more information, see Setting Land Management Goals.
For more information, see Adaptive Management and Planning.
For more information, see References.