rangeland

American  

[reynj-land] / ˈreɪndʒˌlænd /

noun

1. range.

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rangeland British  

/ ˈrɛɪndʒˌlænd /

noun

1. (often plural) land that naturally produces forage plants suitable for grazing but where rainfall is too low or erratic for growing crops

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Etymology

Origin of rangeland

First recorded in 1930–35; range + -land

Example Sentences

The number of BLM rangeland managers fell by 39% from 2019 through 2024, according to the most recent Office of Personnel Management data.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Bureau of Land Management quit enforcing court orders to remove Bundy cattle from vast arid rangeland surrounding his modest family ranch and melon farm.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

"Our results contribute to the overwhelming evidence that early management of invading trees within sagebrush habitat will help protect iconic rangeland species like pronghorn," they wrote.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — U.S. land managers are planning to round up more than 2,800 wild horses across four Nevada counties beginning next week in an effort to reduce pressure on the drought-stricken rangeland.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

But as the herbicides rain down on forest and field, on marsh and rangeland, they are bringing about marked changes and even permanent destruction of wildlife habitat.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson