Drought on the range: Lessons from the California Rangeland Vulnerability Assessment

California’s rangelands provide millions of acres of forage for the state’s ranchers, along with critical wildlife habitat and numerous additional ecosystem services. How were rangelands and ranchers affected by California’s recent, historically severe drought? What does the future hold for California’s iconic rangeland landscapes and the livelihoods they support? How do ranchers cope with drought, and what do they need from us, the research community, to better prepare for the future? Come learn more about the California Rangelands Vulnerability Assessment and the California Climate Hub’s work with its range and livestock stakeholders.