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Range Science has long been a program at North Dakota State University beginning with Herbert C. Hanson in the 1920’s. It was allied with Botany/Biology until 1985 and with Animal Science since 1985. Range Science has retained a distinctive undergraduate and graduate option within Botany/Biology and Animal Science for decades. The program is now offered as an independent major in the School of Natural Resource Sciences. Range Science is a discipline that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, prairies, and grazed forests in order to manage the natural renewable resources for optimum benefit and environmental balance. |
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Rangeland professionals can choose from a variety of diverse and exciting careers. Some of the options available are land managers, scientists, educators, and conservationists. Rangeland professionals can also work closely with landowners as well as with the public on matters relating to national forests, grasslands and public rangelands. The Society for Range Mangement has published a brochure entitled "A Career in Rangeland Management" describing options available for the rangeland professional. |
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Range Science graduates are qualified for a wide variety of careers in natural resource management. Most range scientists have been employed by the Federal Government in the Department of the Interior. Federal agencies employing range graduates include the Agriciultural Research Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Corp of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, Park Service, Geological Survey, National Park Service and Soil Conservation Service. State governments employ range scientists in Game and Fish Departments, State Land, and Natural Resource Departments. Excellent opportunities also exist with colleges and universities in teaching, research, and extension positions. Increasing opportunities are developing in private industry. Range scientists are sought as ranch managers; in sales and as service representatives for commercial feed, seed, herbicide, etc., firms; mined land reclamation specialists; land management firms; and agricultural advisors for banks. In addition, foreign assignments have substantially increased in recent years. Positions are available with overseas agencies such as the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, the Agency for International Development and the Peace Corps. |
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