Rangeland Management

What do Ranchers do?

Ranchers are stewards of rangeland. Whether it’s their privately owned property or acres they lease from a federal agency, they do all they can to mitigate natural events such as floods, fire, and climate disasters. Rangeland management is a set of policies and procedures to maximize the conservation of water and soil resources. The goal is to improve the ecological system to sustain vegetation, cattle, and wildlife. 

Here we describe some of the techniques that work best in southern Arizona. We also list agencies that can provide technical assistance and even funding for eligible restoration projects.

Breakdown of land ownership within the District’s boundaries

Stewards

Private Owners

State Trust Land

Bureau of Land Mgt

Coronado Natl. Forest

Game and Fish

Buenos Aires Refuge

Reservation Lands

Saguaro Natl. Park

Others

Total

Acreage

751,925

772,006

177,532

209,535

1,560

111,340

960

76,872

40,382

2,142,028

Resources:

View some of our resources to learn more about rangeland management.

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