ABSTRACT

This book provides an integrated description of the indicators of rangeland sustainability that capture ecological, economic, and social dimensions. It takes a fresh look at the information available on current and emerging issues across rangelands, and presents collaborative research for future progress. Authors offer a framework for evaluating rangeland sustainability, the best available data to use, as well as an interactive tool for use at a variety of geographical scales. Readers with limited knowledge of rangelands, as well as professional rangeland ecologists and land managers, will gain an understanding of the best tools available today to assess sustainability across rangeland ecosystems in the U.S.

chapter 2|24 pages

Ecological Indicators

chapter 3|40 pages

Social and Economic Rangeland Sustainability Indicators

The Challenge of Social Indicators and Sustainability

chapter 4|16 pages

Assessing Rangeland Sustainability

chapter 5|12 pages

What the Data Show

Integrating Ecological, Social, and Economic Rangeland Sustainability

chapter 6|22 pages

Case Studies

chapter 7|16 pages

Key Elements Missing from Rangeland Sustainability Assessment

Future Research Needs

chapter 8|4 pages

Conclusion and Closing Thoughts