These types of rangeland provide habitat for many species of plants and animals, and produce numerous goods, services, and values desired by society. Sound management of rangelands based on ecological principles is necessary to maintain optimum production of these benefits. Because of the extent, character, and importance of Idaho's rangelands, excellent opportunities exist for graduate study in all phases of rangeland use and management. The Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station of the college sponsors and funds research in range resources as well as in other disciplines within the college. Cooperative research programs exist and are funded by the College of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Cooperative Park Studies Unit, timber companies, and the livestock industry.
All faculty members have teaching or service responsibilities as well as research activities.
Admission for graduate study normally requires completion of course work equivalent or similar to that required for the undergraduate curriculum in range resources. Students with different backgrounds may be admitted if deficiencies can be corrected in a reasonable time. The graduate program allows for diversity in a variety of fields such as range ecology, wildlife, animal science, soils, agricultural economics, forestry, and others. Degree Programs Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences. See part 2 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.