Montana Code 76-14-105. Role of state coordinator
76-14-105. Role of state coordinator. The state coordinator shall:
Terms Used In Montana Code 76-14-105
- 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
- State coordinator: means the state coordinator for the Montana Rangeland Resources Act provided for in 2-15-3304. See Montana Code 76-14-103
(1)serve as an advisor, counselor, and coordinator for and between persons and agencies involved in range management;
(2)strive to create understanding and compatibility between the many users of rangeland, including hunters, anglers, recreationists, ranchers, and others;
(3)promote and coordinate the adoption and implementation of sound range management plans to minimize conflicts between governmental agencies and private landowners;
(4)participate in zoning and planning studies to ensure that native ranges are adequately represented at sessions for development of zoning and planning regulations;
(5)coordinate range management research to help prevent duplication and overlap of effort in this area.