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Is being a rangeland manager a good fit for you?

Studies how to manage grazing land so it keeps feeding livestock and wildlife over the years.

What the work involves

  • Adapts conservation plans to landowners' goals, such as livestock, wildlife or recreation.
  • Studies grazing patterns to decide how many and what kind of livestock to graze, and when.
  • Keeps soil and plants healthy for uses like wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation.
  • Manages grass and plants using fire, weed killer or replanting to keep the land productive.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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