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

Now, each rangeland manager is responsible for an average of 716 square miles, making it impossible for them to inspect their entire territory every year, BLM employees said.

From Salon

Protein concentrations are falling in grasses across rangelands around the world.

From Salon

Preliminary findings estimated more than $7 million in agriculture losses from the fire, which scorched avocado, citrus, raspberry and other fields as well as rangeland, said Korinne Bell, Ventura County’s agricultural commissioner.

From Los Angeles Times

Several environmental groups are urging the Environment Department to strike definitions that refer to the reuse of treated water in agriculture, recreational fields, rangeland and potable water.

From Seattle Times

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