Cattle grazing has helped keep the ecosystem in place for centuries. Today, ranchers manage over 38 million acres of forest and rangeland in California — giving wildlife a place to call home.
When you think of California what do you think of? Chances are it’s not rolling hills and thriving wildlife. But
our state is home to thriving ecosystems and beautiful landscapes that other states only dream of.
To help
maintain it all, over 38 million acres leverage cattle grazing as the chain reaction to unlock vegetation possibilities that enhance the overall resilience and productivity of our natural habitats.
conservation
For generations California ranching families have carefully managed millions of acres across the state. By taking care of the land it gives California a balance of beautiful cities and populated attractions, with undeveloped and wide open spaces for wildlife to thrive.
SOIL HEALTH
One of the best things we can do on California rangelands is conserve the existing ecosystem and the carbon stored in the soil.
When wisely managed, cattle help restore healthy soils and enhance the overall ecological function of the land.
BIOdiversity
Today cattle are being used as “ecological engineers” to enhance habitat availability and quality for grassland birds. With intuitive grazing practices it is keeping the rolling hills and diverse wildlife intact for generations to come.
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“It’s important for us as leaders and certainly as the Governor directs us, to listen and learn from those actually out here managing our natural resources and that’s what we’re doing today.”
-Secretary Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Agency
