Western Ranch Management and Ecosystem Stewardship Program Field Class

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Explore the Role of Ranchers in Fire Ecology and Land Management

While most wildfire research in the western U.S. focuses on public lands (e.g., Forest Service, BLM, Park Service), private ranches—especially across the Southern Rockies—play a crucial role in managing biodiversity, supporting rural livelihoods, and mitigating wildfire risk. Ranchers are increasingly engaging in land stewardship and collaborative research to build resilience against extreme wildfires.

About the Western Ranch Management and Ecosystem Stewardship Program (WRMES)

WRMES promotes sustainable ranching practices that support forests, rangelands, wildlife, water resources, and
rural communities in the Intermountain West by providing classes, research, outreach, and a masters degree.

Highlights (4 Weeks):
• Visit 8–10 working ranches representing diverse ecosystems and management approaches.
• Learn strategies directly from ranchers creating both ecological and economic sustainability