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The California Rangeland Conservation Coalition 2010-2015 Strategic Plan was developed by member of the Coalition Steering Committee and other interested stakeholders.
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Rangeland Coalition Mission: Catalyze partnerships between ranchers, environmentalists and government entities to conserve and enhance the ecological values and economic viability of California's working rangelands for posterity.
GOAL: Enhance the economic viability of ranching
OBJECTIVE: Support targeted estate tax reform.
OBJECTIVE: Restore Williamson Act subvention funding.
OBJECTIVE: Influence consistent, local land use planning that recognizes the value of rangelands.
OBJECTIVE: Support conservation easement program funding and the voluntary use of conservation easement on private working rangelands.
OBJECTIVE: Where required, support that mitigation takes place in the form of voluntary easements on private working rangelands.
GOAL: Increase the awareness and develop recognition of the importance of private working rangelands
OBJECTIVE: Influence the Farm Bill to benefit the sustainability of California ranchers and rangelands.
OBJECTIVE: Improve appreciation for working rangelands.
OBJECTIVE: Support research that informs public policy and outreach objectives.
GOAL: Enhance ecological values of rangelands and preserve working ranches
OBJECTIVE: Influence the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service easement programs and Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
OBJECTIVE: Improve regulatory atmosphere for voluntary conservation projects.
OBJECTIVE: Increase the use of grazing as a conservation and management tool on public lands within the Coalition Focus Area.
OBJECTIVE: Provide education on stewardship tools.
GOAL: Ensure the Long-Term Viability of the Rangeland Coalition
OBJECTIVE: Establish sustainable funding for Rangeland Coalition staff and activities.
OBJECTIVE: Increase Rangeland Coalition partner participation in activities.
OBJECTIVE: Host local outreach sessions.
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