Rangelands: Vital but Vanishing | Fargo News

In 2026, the UN designates it the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, spotlighting their global role in sustainability and economy. In North Dakota, rangelands cover 30% of the state—private, public, and federal—and are vital for soil health, water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience. Yet native prairies, a key part of these lands, face extinction due to conversion for agriculture and development. Researchers at NDSU and the NRCS are working to understand and protect these ecosystems. Awareness is crucial—knowing their value is the first step to preserving them for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2645eba5f2ebbd1