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We Are RANGELANDS.
Leaders. Stewards. Producers. Educators.
Connect, Lead, and Learn.
Uniting Everyone Who Lives, Works, and Cares for Rangelands.
From research plots to working ranches, SRM’s members are at the forefront of rangeland stewardship. As land managers, scientists, educators, students, producers, and conservationists, we combine expertise, ethics, and a strong land ethic — proving that lasting progress comes from an active, informed, and connected community.
DID YOU KNOW? 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists
The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) is a global celebration of the farmers, ranchers, herders,
shepherds, and other pastoralists who use the land to produce food and fiber and the lands they call home. Designated by the United Nations and supported by nearly 500 organizations around the world, 2026 provides an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of these vast spaces and the people who have protected them.
What We Do
SRM advances sustainable rangeland management through:
- Policy & Advocacy — Engage policymakers and agencies on critical rangeland issues.
- Research & Science Integration — Connect members to cutting-edge science and evidence-based solutions.
- Professional Certification & Training — provide nationally recognized certifications and a broad mix of technical trainings and workshops.
- Education & Outreach — cultivate the next generation with student programs, scholarships, mentorship, and career-stage connections.
- Technical Resources & Tools — deliver guidelines, glossaries, monitoring protocols, and best practices for every range manager.
Why It Matters
- Rangelands cover vast landscapes globally and underpin critical ecosystem services (water filtration, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, forage production).
- Healthy rangelands support livelihoods, ranching, wildlife, and rural economies.
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Degradation threatens long-term productivity, ecosystem health, and community well-being.
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They serve as working lands that drive innovation, research, and practical solutions in natural resource management.
- An informed, engaged community is essential to sustaining these lands for current and future generations.
How We Do It
- Engage in advocacy at federal, state, and local levels
- Publish science-based policy positions and toolkits for members
- Build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, and landowner networks
- Foster collaboration across disciplines (ecology, agronomy, economics)
- Support evidence-based decision making and adaptive management
Upcoming Events
Utah SRM Annual Fall Meeting
Join us for the Utah SRM fall meeting in Richfield at the Snow College Campus. There will be lots of great speakers, presentations and panels throughout the day followed by banquet. The theme for 2026 will be Celebrating Rangelands!
If you would like to sponsor, donate, or register for the meeting click on the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-rangelands-registration-1984822828510?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have any questions e-mail us at utahsrm@gmail.com
November 5, 2026 • Snow College Richfield
November 5, 2026Texas Section Annual Meeting
Join us in October! See our website for registration and meeting details - www.texassrm.org/annual-meeting -
Planning for our Annual Meeting is well underway, and 2026 is a phenomenal year for TSSRM. In addition to celebrating the rangelands we cherish in Texas, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has recognized 2026 as the “International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists”, and we feel there is no time like the present to use our platform to make an impact on the future of native rangelands.
Big changes are coming to Texas. Looking around, no one can deny that the rangelands that sustain our ranching industry will continue to face changes in the future. This year’s annual meeting will cover a variety of topics, from modern technology in rangeland management and ranching, to time-proven techniques of land management and conservation that have sustained the land we love for generations. It will also include a ranch tour, student competitions and presentations on the latest scientific research in the industry, and panel discussion made up of local ranchers.
October 20 - 22, 2026 • Abilene Convention Center
October 20 - 22, 2026XV International Congress on Rangeland Management
XV International Rangeland Management Congress
"Rangelands and their people" September 23–25, 2026, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
Welcome
The XV International Rangeland Management Congress will bring together researchers, producers, students, and professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and innovations that promote the sustainable management of rangelands and the well-being of their people.
• Keynote lectures
• Technical presentations (oral and poster)
• Academic competitions
• Training workshops
Important Dates
• July 15, 2026: Deadline for abstract submission.
• September 15, 2026: Deadline for submission of contest photographs.
• September 15, 2026: Deadline for nominations for the "New Values" award.
Keynote Speakers
• Dr. John Walker: Texas A&M and President of the Society for Range Management.
• M.S. Delane Atcitty: 1st Vice President of the Society for Range Management and Executive Director of the Indian Nations Conservation Alliance.
• M.V. Enrique Michaud: Professor-Researcher, Universidad del Pacífico, Peru.
• Dr. Elisabeth Huber-Sannwald: Professor-Researcher, Instituto Potosino de Ciencia y Tecnología.
• Ph.D. Carlos Eduardo González: Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Sul Ross University.
• Dr. Miguel Mellado: Professor-Researcher, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro.
• Ph.D. Carlos Villalobos: Professor-Researcher, Texas Tech University.
• Ph.D. Eduardo González: Professor-Researcher, Sul Ross University.
• Dr. Cecilia Zapata: Professor-Researcher, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas.
Themes
• Sustainable livestock
• Rangeland ecology
• Ecological restoration
• Climate change
• Genetic resources
• Wildlife
• Soil conservation
• Remote sensing
• And more...
Contests and Calls
• Editorial guidelines for abstract submission: Check the rules and guidelines for preparing and submitting your papers.
• Rangeland Management Knowledge Contest: Aimed at students and young professionals. Test your knowledge.
• Photography Contest: Capture the beauty and diversity of rangelands. Participate and share your vision.
• Rangeland Plant Identification Contest: Demonstrate your knowledge of the species that give life to rangelands.
• "New Values" Award Call: Recognition for young Mexicans who stand out in rangeland management.
September 23 - 25, 2026 • Salitillo, Coahuila, Mexico
September 23 - 25, 2026
Wear the Rangelands Spirit
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