Rangeland Matters

Did you know that even today, cattle, sheep, and goats graze more than a third of the East Bay - and almost two-thirds of the 120,000 acres owned by the East Bay Regional Park District?

Denise Defreese, the Park District’s wildlands vegetation program manager, outlines the fascinating history of grazing in our area as well as its often complex effects on native plants, wildlife, soil, and carbon storage. She also spotlights ways that agencies including the Park District seek to use grazers to promote safety, biodiversity, and ecological health.