Society for Range Management

Dr. Swanson’s career as a dedicated and tireless educator as well as a passionate advocate for Nevada’s rangelands began with his appointment to the University of Nevada in 1983. Over the next 36 years, Dr. Swanson served as an extension specialist, instructor, researcher, mentor, widely published author and graduate school director.

The Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by the Society for Range Management to members for long-term contributions to the art and science of range management and to the Society for Range Management (SRM).

If you have friend or colleague deserving recognition, nominate them for the 2027 award before July 31 at https://rangelands.org/honor-award-nomination

Read more about Swanson at https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/2026-srm-sustained-lifetime-achievement-awardee

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, as intended, has presented opportunities to talk about rangelands in an expanded capacity, with new audiences and about concepts that are often overlooked - like ecosystem services.

Thanks to Western Landowners Alliance for including SRM President Walker in their recent article on International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists North America

Read the full article at https://onland.westernlandowners.org/2026/stewardship-in-action/the-u-s-has-pastoralists-we-usually-call-them-ranchers/

A big congratulations to three women who all made major contributions to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists designation. SRM honored them with the Renner Award at the Annual Meeting in February.

The Renner Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the Society for Range Management.

If you know someone deserving of this honor, nominate them for the 2027 award before July 31!

https://rangelands.org/honor-award-nomination

And read more about Waters-Bayer, Niamir-Fuller and Hutchinson at https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/2026-srm-frederic-g-renner-awarde