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.
November 10, 2026 – Range Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The November Range Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Natural Resources Building in Sacramento. The meeting will also be available online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- In-Person Location: Natural Resources Building, Room 2-221, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Agenda
Meeting agendas are posted on the RMAC webpage 10 days prior to each meeting.
Online Meeting Information
- Register in Advance: REGISTRATION
- Join on the day of the meeting: JOIN NOW
- Microsoft Meeting ID: 249 712 646 528 515
- Passcode: Ce2rt3Gs
Additional Phone Access Options
- Dial-in number: +1 650-564-3271 (Mountain View, California)
- Phone conference ID: 422 013 389#
- Find a local number: Available through the Microsoft Teams meeting options
For additional information about the meeting, please contact Alexandra Vest at Alexandra.Vest@fire.ca.gov.
Accessibility: Individuals needing assistance accessing the meeting room should call or text (916) 531-8600.
We look forward to your participation!
LOCAL/REGIONAL GRAZING GUIDANCE
The RMAC produced a Local/Regional Grazing Guidance draft, and a public comment period was open from October 8 through November 7, 2025. The Local/Regional Grazing Guidance draft, background on the process and guidance for submitting public comments, and stakeholder comments received as of October 7, 2025. The RMAC and the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection approved the final draft of the Local/Regional Grazing Guidance on December 10, 2025. Read the RMAC's Local/Regional Grazing Guidance.
RMAC 2025 ANNUAL REPORT & WORKPLAN – 2026 ANNUAL PRIORITIES
Read the RMAC’s 2025 Annual Report & Workplan – 2026 Annual Priorities
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 THREE (3) 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.
The meetings will be held in Sacramento but are subject to change.
November 10, 2026 – Range Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The November Range Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Natural Resources Building in Sacramento. The meeting will also be available online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- In-Person Location: Natural Resources Building, Room 2-221, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Agenda
Meeting agendas are posted on the RMAC webpage 10 days prior to each meeting.
Online Meeting Information
- Register in Advance: REGISTRATION
- Join on the day of the meeting: JOIN NOW
- Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 249 712 646 825 515
- Passcode: Ce2rt3Gs
Additional Phone Access Options
- Dial-in number: +1 650-564-3271 (Mountain View, California)
- Phone conference ID: 422 013 389#
- Find a local number: Available through the Microsoft Teams meeting options
For additional information about the meeting, please contact Alexandra Vest at Alexandra.Vest@fire.ca.gov.
Accessibility: Individuals needing assistance accessing the meeting room should call or text (916) 531-8600.
We look forward to your participation!
Staff:
Kristina Wolf, Senior Environmental Scientist
Alexandra Vest
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
