Montana Code 76-14-102. Purpose
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76-14-102. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish a program of rangeland management whereby:
Terms Used In Montana Code 76-14-102
- Range management: means a distinct discipline founded on ecological principles and dealing with the husbandry of rangelands and range resources. See Montana Code 76-14-103
- Rangeland: means land on which the native vegetation (climax or natural potential) is predominantly grasses, grasslike plants, forbs, or shrubs suitable for grazing or browsing use. See Montana Code 76-14-103
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)the importance of Montana’s rangeland with respect to livestock, forage, wildlife habitat, high-quality water production, pollution control, erosion control, recreation, and the natural beauty of the state is recognized;
(2)cooperation and coordination of range management activities between persons and organizations charged with or having the management of rangeland, whether private or public, can be promoted and developed; and
(3)those who are doing exceptional work in range management can receive appropriate recognition.