rangeland

noun

range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for range

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Republic environment reporter Brandon Loomis and photojournalist Mark Henle hit the road for northwest Arizona last week for a story about the latest burro roundup by the Bureau of Land Management, which is trying to control burro numbers on public rangelands. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024 Preliminary findings estimated more than $7 million in agriculture losses from the fire, which scorched avocado, citrus, raspberry and other fields as well as rangeland, said Korinne Bell, Ventura County’s agricultural commissioner. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024 In addition, there has been some recent degradation of rangeland and pastures, as well as a lack of soil moisture for the establishment of fall-sown crops, including winter wheat, according to the USDA. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 After decades of neglect, the BLM is starting to address overpopulations of wild horses and burros on its Western rangelands. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rangeland 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rangeland was in 1931

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“Rangeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rangeland. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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rangeland

noun
range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for livestock range

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