Scope

The Rangeland Journal publishes original work that makes a significant contribution to understanding the biophysical, social, cultural, economic, and policy influences affecting rangeland use and management throughout the world. Rangelands are defined broadly and include all those environments where natural ecological processes predominate, and where values and benefits are based primarily on natural resources.

Papers may present the results of original research, contributions to theory or new conclusions reached from the review of a topic. Their structure need not conform to that of standard scientific articles but writing style must be clear and concise. All material presented must be well documented, critically analysed and objectively presented. All papers are peer-reviewed.

Topics published

Climate-soil-plant-animal-people interactions including climate change

Ecology of landscapes including monitoring and resource condition

Water resources and uses

Use and management of natural and cultural resources

Land use tradeoffs

Biodiversity conservation

Domestic animal and wildlife production systems

Alternative and niche-market production systems

Ecosystem services flows and sustainability

Economic and social aspects of resource use

Social-ecological systems and resilience

Governance, policy and adaptive capacity

People, societies, communities and livelihoods

Social and technical services for human populations

Mining and rehabilitation

Cultural heritage values

Tourism and recreation

Communication, education, knowledge sharing and brokering