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The need to preserve biodiversity in privately managed rangelands is acute and well recognised. The best way to achieve this is to introduce better landscape design and vegetation management in contemporary production systems. The challenge remains to achieve wide-scale adoption of modified systems. We review findings of a case study that explored the application of design principles to promote biodiversity in grazed woodlands. Poor economic prospects, management difficulties, and equity issues emerged as major barriers to changing present practice. Suggestions are offered on how pastoralists may address these issues to move forward. Public initiatives to support this management shift are canvassed.