not: ◦ Barren Desert ◦ Farmland ◦ Closed-Canopy Forest ◦ Covered by solid rock, concrete or glaciers Rangelands are a kind of land – not a specific land use.
resources about the world’s rangelands through the suite of web sites: Global Rangelands, Rangelands West, state sites and eXtension Rangelands •to provide public and private land managers as well as researchers, Extension professionals, and educators with quality information, resources, and tools to improve management and ensure rangeland sustainability •to inform public debate and decision-making regarding today's grand challenges of food security, climate adaptation, public health, environmental impacts, and economic development
and points of view that the extension, academic, and librarian partners bring to the initiative networking, relationship building, and a sense of community shared resources for rangelands info
departments and fields provides opportunities to learn and to create more useful products and services.” “Their skill at the internet and at information archiving has made easy work of my part.” “Having the opportunity to meet and develop collegial relationships with people from different locations and disciplines is a uniquely rewarding experience.” “It is a unique effort of portal development and a role model to other areas.” “It has been a great experience and a great group to work with. I have learned a tremendous amount and look forward to continuing in the partnership for a long time.”