The progression of land use changes in El Dorado County, California from 1957 to 1997 was summarized by cataloging past and present land management practices in addition to associated political regulations and processes that have led to degradation of hardwood rangelands. Personal interviews of area families were a very important component of the evolving argument. The idea that land use is governed by both biological and political processes, known as “political ecology†was explored here. Improved regulations and protection of valuable grazing land not only for the cattle industry, but also for the improved wildlife habitat and recreation is a necessity.
Citations and enhanced abstracts for journals articles and documents focused on rangeland ecology and management. RSIS is a collaboration between Montana State University, University of Idaho, and University of Wyoming.