Leasing Texas Rangelands
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Rangelands make up almost 90 million acres, or about 59 percent of the land surface of Texas. Traditionally, these lands have been managed for livestock grazing and wildlife production, but they are also the major watershed for the state’s water resources and provide open spaces for enjoyment by Texans and by visitors to our state. The diverse nature of rangelands allows for food and fiber production, water, wildlife and game production, recreation, nature tourism, and aesthetic satisfaction. Based on the characteristics of their own range resources and the economic market, ranchers can profit from the consumer satisfaction their rangelands provide
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White, Larry D.; Whitson, Robert E.Leasing Texas Rangelands. AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /200555.