Abstract
Idaho's rangelands are diverse and vast, and span grasslands, sagebrush-steppe, shrublands, woodlands, and mountain meadows with streams and rivers often flowing through them. They provide areas for grazing livestock, places to recreate, and habitat for wildlife. In Idaho, rangelands occupy 54% of the total land area, nearly 28.8 million acres, covering most of southern Idaho where the majority of Idaho's population resides. Warmer temperatures and variation in the timing and amount of precipitation contribute to changing rangeland conditions in Idaho. These changes pose risks to the many economic and ecological benefits rangelands provide.