LD Ford, Consultants in Rangeland Conservation Science

(510) 616-1159

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LD Ford, Consultants in Rangeland Conservation Science

(510) 616-1159

  • Home
  • Our Team
  • Services
  • Projects
    • Highlighted Projects
    • Map of Projects
    • Professional Requirements
  • Presentations
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

Vision

Mission

Mission

Protect all the threatened elements of rangeland ecosystems, including endangered species, soil, water, ranchers, agency managers, and the rangelands themselves. 


Continually improve understanding and professional capacity to sustain grassland and savanna biodiversity and the livestock operations that support these ecosystems.

Mission

Mission

Mission

Use our unique combination of expertise in conservation science and rangeland management, especially in California's Mediterranean grasslands, to help clients succeed in their missions and cooperate with one another. We explore together to find solutions that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. 

About Rangeland Conservation Science

Our Team

Rangeland Conservation Science is a small consulting company composed of highly trained rangeland professionals, all with degrees in rangeland ecology and management, and six with the California Certified Rangeland Manager license.  

Our Specialties

Rangeland Conservation Science’s technical specialization, developed over the past 25 years, includes:

  • grazing management planning, 
  • rangeland monitoring (including plant surveys, residual dry matter monitoring, and mapping), 
  • technical assessments and advising, and
  • supervision of grazing. 


Our team has specific knowledge of the ecology and management of California rangelands, including specific topics such as: 

  • grazing management, 
  • pest plant management, 
  • vegetation (and rare plant) management, 
  • wildlife ecology, 
  • water quality management, and 
  • grazing to benefit habitat qualities for California’s Mediterranean grasslands, serpentine areas, riparian zones, wetlands, chaparral, oak savanna, and woodlands. 


We work collaboratively with clients and their other consultants to develop effective management strategies, including monitoring methods.  

Some of our clients & partners

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