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Rangeland Resources Program

Rangelands and grasslands reflect a growing interest for the ecosystem goods and services that these lands provide, the relationship of humans to these landscapes, and the efforts required to keep these lands sustainable. Interest exists to maintain a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem that provides water availability, clean air, and wildlife populations while supporting agriculture, energy and minerals production. The RRP focuses on building relationships among diverse groups to share perspectives and ideas that foster healthy, sustainable rangelands.

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70% of Montana (68,000,000 acres)
is rangeland .
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Rangelands provide habitat for wildlife, forage for livestock, and a host of ecosystem goods and services for the state.
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Rangelands provide watershed services worth $14/acre, including groundwater filtration and aquifer recharge

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What We Do

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Rangeland Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest loans available to Montana farmers and ranchers for rangeland improvements and development.

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Leopold Conservation Award

Publicly recognizing extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation.

Working Lands Internship Program

For any student looking into natural resources, get real-world and hands-on experience at a ranching operation.

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Ranching In Montana

Learn more about Ranching in Montana, watch videos about the people living and working on the rangeland in Montana.

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The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Rangeland Resource Program (RRP) promotes and advocates for healthy, sustainable rangelands that supports people, wildlife, recreation, clean water, and the natural scenic beauty of Montana.

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