This Senate resolution recognizes 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists." It lists facts about rangelands and pastoralists, notes their role in food, habitat, and land stewardship, and cites the United Nations designation. The resolution formally recognizes the year, praises the contributions of ranchers and pastoralists, and encourages agencies, universities, and organizations to carry out education, research, and outreach related to rangeland management.
If you live, work, or study in rangeland areas, this resolution asks federal agencies, universities, and groups to promote education and research about rangeland management. It is a formal recognition and encouragement, not an order creating new programs. The resolution has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Supporters say the designation highlights the economic, social, and ecological importance of rangelands and the people who manage them. They say the year is an opportunity to showcase traditional and science-based management, encourage research, and raise public awareness.
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