Grazing fees in the West: a view from the range

Article Abstract:

Ranchers believe that increasing grazing fees is a poor method to manage public lands. Increasing fees will decrease the production of beef, lamb and wool, thereby increasing their price. The value of grazing permits will go down if the fees are increased. Mid-size family ranchers stand to lose the most by an increase in the grazing fee, diminishing the cultural diversity and the economic well-being of the rural community as a whole. A better method of managing public lands is to make grazing permits act as long-term leases and to make sliding scale fees based on land quality.

Economic aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Pasture, Right of, Right of pasture

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Western range reforms; cowpies and compromises

Article Abstract:

The shortcomings of Western rangeland reform policies can be tackled by mutual compromises on the part of both the conservationists and private ranchers. Most livestock operators focus on eking out a livelihood from public grazing lands rather than on management skills aiming at improving rangeland health. They also lack incentives to improve on their land management practices. Similarly, federal managers also lack incentives to stop atrocious grazing practices. Market-based solutions act as the meeting point between the two groups generally viewed as rivals.

Analysis, Practice, Land reform, Rangelands, Conservationists

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