Conducting diverse interdisciplinary research to address key challenges in Idaho’s rangelands

The Rangeland Center at the University of Idaho was established in 2011 by the Idaho State Legislature to address contemporary challenges facing Idaho rangelands and the communities that rely on them. Our focus on creating collaborative opportunities has generated crosscutting studies that address key issues for Idaho’s rangelands.

Our research areas are diverse, connecting multiple aspects of rangeland uses and management. Past and present studies span across disciplines and focus areas, from wildlife and range ecology, invasive weeds, and water resources to livestock management and behavior, new technology, and impacts of rangeland activities.

The Center’s interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on partnerships with agencies and organizations working on rangelands advances the study and management of rangelands in Idaho and the region. Our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan identifies ten priority topics that rangeland stakeholders see as affecting the health, productivity, and uses of rangelands in the next decade. Explore the topics below.