Range Management Advisory Committee

Mission & Goals
The Range Management Advisory Committee was statutorily created by Section 741 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California to advise the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture on rangeland resource issues.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - SB 675 LOCAL/REGIONAL GRAZING GUIDANCE

The RMAC has released a draft of the Local/Regional Grazing Guidance, pursuant to SB 675 (2023-24). Visit the Public Box folder to download instructions for submitting public comment, and to review the current draft and stakeholder input received as of Oct. 7, 2025. To find out more about SB 675 implementation and the role of the RMAC and other state entities, visit the Livestock Grazing Management Resources webpage.

RMAC MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2025

THE NEXT RMAC MEETING IS SCHEDULED for Friday, November 14th at 12:30 PM in person at the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters.
Members of the public may attend in person at this or other noticed locations (see the registration page or agenda), or virtually via TEAMS Webinar.
REGISTER HERE.

On the day of the meeting, bypass registration and JOIN NOW!

PRESCRIBED HERBIVORY WHITE PAPER 2025 UPDATE RELEASED

The RMAC has updated the Prescribed Herbivory White Paper in partnership with the California Wool Growers Association and stakeholders. Read the 2025 Prescribed Herbivory White Paper Update. 

STATE LANDS GRAZING PACKET: GRAZING AGREEMENT AND MAP TEMPLATES

On March 27, 2025 the Board of Forestry & Fire Protection approved the State Lands Grazing Packet. This State Lands Grazing Packet includes a Guidebook which addresses a variety of factors and assists land managers and grazing operators in developing the Grazing Agreement and a comprehensive Management Action Plan (MAP) that will help land managers achieve local environmental goals and objectives, ensure a sustainable grazing operation, and support a mutually beneficial relationship. The Guidebook explains terminology and practical concerns, and includes detailed discussion of sources, goals, and useful components of a Grazing Agreement and MAP. For more information on livestock and grazing management, see the new Livestock Grazing Management Resources webpage

 

RMAC 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN

The RMAC Strategic Plan, which is updated on a 5-year cycle, was revised in 2025. Read the RMAC Strategic Plan.

RMAC CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) is seeking nominations for TWO (2) vacancies on the Range Management Advisory Committee (RMAC).

See the Call for Applications for further information. Download the Nomination Form. 

The Livestock Grazing Management Resources webpage provides additional resources related to grazing management, prescribed grazing, and implementation of SB 675 (2023-24). Templates are also provided for the development of Grazing Agreements and Management Action Plans that include grazing. 

Livestock Grazing Management Resources Webpage

The meetings will be held in Sacramento, but are subject to change.

To register for a webinar, please see the Board of Forestry & Fire Protection Homepage or the appropriate meeting agenda. 

RMAC MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2025

THE NEXT RMAC MEETING IS SCHEDULED for Friday, November 14th at 12:30 PM in person at the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters.
Members of the public may attend in person at this or other noticed locations (see the registration page or agenda), or virtually via TEAMS Webinar.
REGISTER HERE.

On the day of the meeting, bypass registration and JOIN NOW!

Staff:

Kristina Wolf, Senior Environmental Scientist

Kristina.Wolf@bof.ca.gov  

Angelina Guerrero, Student Assistant

Angelina.Guerrero@bof.ca.gov

The RMAC includes representatives from academia, industry, state agencies, consulting firms, and non-profit agencies. The current RMAC membership may be viewed in the following downloadable PDF: Members and Term Expiration

Meeting Materials 2025

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