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Preferred Term:

grazing lands

Definition:
(1) Collective term used by NRCS for rangeland, pastureland, grazed forest land, native and naturalized pasture, hayland, and grazed cropland. Although grazing is generally a predominate use, the term is used independent of any use. (2) Land used primarily for production of forage plants maintained or manipulated primarily through grazing management. Includes all lands having plants harvestable by grazing without reference to land tenure, other land uses, management, or treatment practices.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • grazinglands
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132634
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