Alberta’s rangelands need to be managed with care, and there are many creative ideas to help continue their health into the long term. The Rangeland Sustainability Program supports academics, non-profits and other agricultural partners in turning their innovative ideas into reality.
This year’s Rangeland Sustainability Program grant recipients include academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, non-profits and grazing associations. Funded projects support education and community outreach, adaptive grazing practices, conservation strategies, grassland bird conservation and bee biodiversity surveys.
“Our rangelands are an important natural asset, providing food for livestock, supporting rural communities and helping conserve Alberta’s biodiversity. Managing them responsibly benefits all Albertans and expands recreational access, which is why we’re investing in the Rangeland Sustainability Program and supporting multiple uses on these incredible landscapes.”
Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks
“Healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector. This investment supports the farmers and ranchers who rely on these landscapes to raise livestock and sustain their operations, while also promoting long-term environmental stewardship. By working with Indigenous groups, researchers and local communities, we’re helping to ensure Alberta’s rangelands remain productive, resilient and ecologically rich for generations to come.”
RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
Alberta’s rangelands are important working landscapes supporting food production, clean air, fresh water, timber harvesting, wildlife habitat preservation, and forage for livestock, while contributing to the lives and livelihoods of farmers and ranchers.
The Rangeland Sustainability Program is funded by a portion of rental fees collected from grazing disposition holders located on Crown land, which is then reinvested into projects that support responsible stewardship across Alberta’s vast rangelands.
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