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    Rangeland Physical Characteristics: Group 2

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    Rangelands are vast natural landscapes dominated by grasses, forbs, and shrubs. They are characterized by low and erratic precipitation, poor drainage, rough topography, and often low soil fertility. Some key physical characteristics of rangelands include their topography, soils, climate, hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife. Rangeland soils tend to be shallow with low organic matter. The climate in rangelands ranges from arid deserts to humid grasslands. Water availability is often limited with resources unevenly distributed. Rangelands support diverse wildlife and are used for grazing and other purposes.

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    Rangelands are vast natural landscapes dominated by grasses, forbs, and shrubs. They are characterized by low and erratic precipitation, poor drainage, rough topography, and often low soil fertility. Some key physical characteristics of rangelands include their topography, soils, climate, hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife. Rangeland soils tend to be shallow with low organic matter. The climate in rangelands ranges from arid deserts to humid grasslands. Water availability is often limited with resources unevenly distributed. Rangelands support diverse wildlife and are used for grazing and other purposes.

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    Rangelands are vast natural landscapes dominated by grasses, forbs, and shrubs. They are characterized by low and erratic precipitation, poor drainage, rough topography, and often low soil fertility. Some key physical characteristics of rangelands include their topography, soils, climate, hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife. Rangeland soils tend to be shallow with low organic matter. The climate in rangelands ranges from arid deserts to humid grasslands. Water availability is often limited with resources unevenly distributed. Rangelands support diverse wildlife and are used for grazing and other purposes.

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    Rangeland Physical Characteristics: Group 2

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    Rangelands are vast natural landscapes dominated by grasses, forbs, and shrubs. They are characterized by low and erratic precipitation, poor drainage, rough topography, and often low soil fertility. Some key physical characteristics of rangelands include their topography, soils, climate, hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife. Rangeland soils tend to be shallow with low organic matter. The climate in rangelands ranges from arid deserts to humid grasslands. Water availability is often limited with resources unevenly distributed. Rangelands support diverse wildlife and are used for grazing and other purposes.

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    Rangeland Physical

    Characteristics

    Group 2
    What is Rangelands?
    • Rangelands are vast natural landscapes dominated by
    grasses, forbs, and shrubs, and they are characterized by
    their physical and ecological attributes.
    • Rangelands are lands generally characterized by low and/or
    erratic precipitation, poor drainage, rough topography, and
    often low soil fertility. They occupy some 47% of the earth's
    surface.
    Some of the physical characteristics of rangelands include:
    • Topography • Hydrology

    • Soil
    • Vegetation

    • Climate
    • Wildlife

    • Land use
    Topography

    Rangelands are found in a wide range of


    topographic settings, from flat plains to steep
    mountain slopes.
    Soil
    • Rangeland soils are often shallow and low in organic matter,
    but they can vary widely in texture, fertility, and nutrient
    content.
    Remaining rangeland soils may be;

    • Rocky

    • Steep

    • salt affected, or
    otherwise not very
    productive compared
    to prime agricultural
    lands.
    Climate
    Rangelands are found in a range of climatic zones,
    from arid deserts to humid grasslands, and this
    affects the type and productivity of vegetation.
    Hydrology
    Rangelands are often characterized by limited
    water availability, with water resources being
    unevenly distributed across the landscape.
    Vegetation

    Rangeland vegetation is dominated by grasses


    and other herbaceous plants, but it can also
    include shrubs and trees in some areas.
    Wildlife
    Rangelands support a diverse range of wildlife, including
    large herbivores like bison and elk, as well as predators
    like wolves and coyotes.
    Land use
    Rangelands are used for a variety of purposes, including;
    These physical characteristics are closely
    interrelated and contribute to the unique ecological
    characteristics and functions of rangelands.

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    Tools for Rangeland Management and Assessment: Ecological Site Descriptions - Oklahoma State
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