Rangeland & Forest Resources Undergraduate Studies

What is Rangeland Ecology and Management?
Rangeland Ecology and Management is an area of study that deals with the biological and physical processes of ecosystems and the application of this knowledge to the sustainable use of rangelands.

What do Range Managers do?
Range managers develop the scientific background and skills to manage rangeland resources so their usefulness to people is enhanced and their long-term productivity assured. Range management professionals may inventory soils, plants, and animals; develop resource management plans; help restore degraded rangelands; or manage a preserve or ranch.

Where do Range Managers work?
Because of their broad, interdisciplinary background, students emphasizing rangeland science and management may find employment in a variety of areas. Range managers are employed by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, state land departments and a variety of other agencies. Range professionals are employed to manage ranches and preserves, with environmental consulting firms, and by companies specializing in disturbed land restoration.

What do Rangeland Ecology and Management students study at the University of Arizona?
Rangeland Ecology and Management students must establish a good background in basic sciences, ecology, soils, economics, computers, and communication. The required core of courses in renewable natural resources introduces students to concepts and practices used to manage all natural resources. Technical courses in range management and related natural resource subjects stress the application of basic concepts to management planning and practices. Selection of courses in wildlife or fisheries science, watershed hydrology and management, soil and water science, animal science, or agricultural and resource economics can enhance qualification for certain types of employment. Many of these courses involve hands-on work in the rangelands of Arizona.

Rangeland Ecology and Management Advising Guides

Courses to take related to potential career tracks

To learn more about pursuing undergraduate studies in Rangeland Ecology and Management, contact

Cheryl Craddock
Academic Coordinator
The University of Arizona
School of Natural Resources
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 621-7260
snrinfo@cals.arizona.edu

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