Rangeland Sustainability
Ecosystem Conservation | Principle Investigator: Dr. Kim Komatsu Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Much of the grassland ecosystem worldwide is utilized as rangeland to graze animals such as cattle and sheep. Indeed, rangeland is one of the largest land uses in the United States. Therefore, maintaining the health of our grassland ecosystem is critical for the well-being of both people and nature. We are working with ranchers across the United States to identify range management practices that can enhance rangeland resilience to extensive droughts and promote rangeland as a habitat for wildlife.
