""Rangeland ecosystems are dynamic, ever-changing landscapes, as are the people, plants, and wildlife that rely on these habitats. The focus of the working group responsible for the update was to ensure the assessment remained practical while rooted in science.""
""A range health assessment results in a score out of 100 points, which falls into the category of healthy, healthy with challenges, or needs improvement. Producers and land managers can use range health assessment results to provide baseline data, track successes or challenges, or validate current practices.""
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan has released the 2nd Edition of the Saskatchewan Rangeland Health Assessment for Native Grasslands. This tool evaluates rangeland's ecological functions through a nine-question score sheet focusing on five health indicators. The assessment results categorize rangelands as healthy, healthy with challenges, or needing improvement. It is intended for use by various stakeholders, including ranchers and environmental groups. Notable updates include links to ecosystem reference communities and assessments for woody species encroachment and biocrust presence.
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