WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Cattle groups are welcoming a new federal initiative aimed at expanding grazing access on public lands.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed an order establishing the Rangeland Health Initiative, which identifies more public land for grazing, restores suspended grazing allotments, and speeds up the permitting process for ranchers.
The order also requires federal agencies to review policies that limit ranchers’ ability to protect livestock from predators.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council say the initiative will help ranchers rebuild their herds while reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
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