About Us
THE AUSTRALIAN RANGELANDS
The Rangelands are the parts of Australia that have been little altered by industry or intensive agriculture. They cover approximately 75 per cent of the continent and are sometimes called ‘The Outback’. Natural ecological processes predominate in their woodlands, shrublands, grasslands, wetlands and waterways. Livelihoods are based primarily on natural resources. Indigenous land management and pastoralism are the main land uses. However, mining, and carbon and renewable energy projects are becoming increasingly important.
Australian Rangeland Society
The Australian Rangeland Society exists to support sustainable use and development in the rangelands. Members come from a wide range of backgrounds, and include pastoralists, First Nations Peoples, scientists, communicators, government employees, natural resource management facilitators, service providers, and other community leaders. The society is independent and non-aligned.
Aims of the society include the advancement of science and art; conservation of biodiversity and natural resources; and to be a forum for the exchange of ideas. In pursuit of these aims, we publish both a newsletter and a journal; and we hold a conference every two years in a regional centre.
We welcome new members and value the new perspectives that they might bring. We are especially keen to support First Nations Peoples, and the next generation of rangeland managers and research scientists. Details of how to join, and membership benefits can be found elsewhere on this website.
