SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: WERA55 : Rangeland Resource Economics and Policy
- Period Covered: 10/01/2001 to 09/01/2006
- Date of Report: 01/19/2004
- Annual Meeting Dates: 10/06/2003 to 10/08/2003
Participants
Darden, Tim NMSU-NMDA (Chair) McCollum, Dan USFS-Research Teegerstrom, Trent University of Arizona Osgood, Daniel University of Arizona Huntsinger, Lynn University California Berkeley Torell, Allen New Mexico State University Tanaka, John Oregon State University Satyal, Vigay Oregon State University Conner, Richard Texas A&M University Rimbey, Neil University of Nevada Snyder, Donald Utah State University Godfrey, Bruce Utah State University Taylor, Tex University of Wyoming
WCC-55 Annual Meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Chair, Tim Darden. Tim reviewed the agenda and plans for the meeting and tour. Introductions were conducted.
Old Business:
Allen Torell moved to approve the minutes of the 2002 meeting in San Angelo, Texas and was second by Neil Rimbey. The minutes were approved as mailed.
Don Snyder made the following three points to the group
1) Reminded the group that the three year review will occur in 2004/05
2) Minutes must be filed BEFORE travel will be approved.
3) USU will publish the upcoming symposium proceedings and suggested that the Western Directors are willing to consider a proposal to publish future symposium proceeding on a state rotational basis.
Allen Torell moved to accept the motion that the Western Directors consider a proposal to publish future symposium proceeding on a state rotational basis, with the recognition that New Mexico State University, Utah State University, and the University of Idaho have already handled the most recent publication cost. Trent Teegerstrom seconded the motion and the motion passed. The rotation schedule will be determined by the organizer of the symposium, currently on a two-year rotation. It was also decided that in efforts to keep the cost of the publication low, the proceedings should be published in PDF format.
John Tanaka reported on the Sustainable Rangeland Roundtable project. The projects report is now completed and available at the CSU website. The next meeting will be on October 20-22 in Boise, Idaho. Neil Rimbey reported on the W-192 research group. Neil reported the group is looking at western changes in rural communities from changes in public policies and has listed the following four items as the groups objectives.
1) Continue to refine economic models
2) Assess the social impacts of public policies
3) Look over and assess existing policies (Alaska Person)
4) Continue to support the Public Policy Center
Under objective 3, the person from Alaska who was handling the existing policies part of the project is no longer available. Don agreed to follow up and determine who would be willing to join the group. Since the Center no longer exist, objective 4 is out.
State research reports were distributed and discussed. Next years meeting will be held in Oregon hosted by John Tanaka. We will be getting an update on the Starkey Project, i.e., http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/starkey/. The meeting will be held at the Eastern Oregon Agriculture Research Center, 372 So. Tenth Street, P.O. Box E Union, OR 97883, Phone 541-562-5120; Fax 541-562-5348. Tuesday consisted of an all day very interesting tour A Salt Desert Shrub Experience.
Next years Officers:
Tim Darden (Nevada), Chair
Marty Beutler (South Dakota), Vice Chair
Trent Teegerstrom (Arizona), Secretary
Old Business:
Allen Torell moved to approve the minutes of the 2002 meeting in San Angelo, Texas and was second by Neil Rimbey. The minutes were approved as mailed.
Don Snyder made the following three points to the group
1) Reminded the group that the three year review will occur in 2004/05
2) Minutes must be filed BEFORE travel will be approved.
3) USU will publish the upcoming symposium proceedings and suggested that the Western Directors are willing to consider a proposal to publish future symposium proceeding on a state rotational basis.
Allen Torell moved to accept the motion that the Western Directors consider a proposal to publish future symposium proceeding on a state rotational basis, with the recognition that New Mexico State University, Utah State University, and the University of Idaho have already handled the most recent publication cost. Trent Teegerstrom seconded the motion and the motion passed. The rotation schedule will be determined by the organizer of the symposium, currently on a two-year rotation. It was also decided that in efforts to keep the cost of the publication low, the proceedings should be published in PDF format.
John Tanaka reported on the Sustainable Rangeland Roundtable project. The projects report is now completed and available at the CSU website. The next meeting will be on October 20-22 in Boise, Idaho. Neil Rimbey reported on the W-192 research group. Neil reported the group is looking at western changes in rural communities from changes in public policies and has listed the following four items as the groups objectives.
1) Continue to refine economic models
2) Assess the social impacts of public policies
3) Look over and assess existing policies (Alaska Person)
4) Continue to support the Public Policy Center
Under objective 3, the person from Alaska who was handling the existing policies part of the project is no longer available. Don agreed to follow up and determine who would be willing to join the group. Since the Center no longer exist, objective 4 is out.
State research reports were distributed and discussed. Next years meeting will be held in Oregon hosted by John Tanaka. We will be getting an update on the Starkey Project, i.e., http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/starkey/. The meeting will be held at the Eastern Oregon Agriculture Research Center, 372 So. Tenth Street, P.O. Box E Union, OR 97883, Phone 541-562-5120; Fax 541-562-5348. Tuesday consisted of an all day very interesting tour A Salt Desert Shrub Experience.
Next years Officers:
Tim Darden (Nevada), Chair
Marty Beutler (South Dakota), Vice Chair
Trent Teegerstrom (Arizona), Secretary
Accomplishments
Efforts to coordinate information obtained concerning benefits, costs, and tradeoffs that are involved in using federal lands in alternative ways continued. Papers that were to be given in the upcoming SRM Meetings held in SLC, Utah on January 26 through 31, 2004, were presented and reviewed. A proceedings is planned for the papers presented in SLC in January of 2004. Discussions were held regarding the need for additional funding through the competitive proposal process. Interdisciplinary research efforts have been promoted as illustrated by the joint meeting (WCC-55 and WCC-40) held in October. A new proposal was outlined that will be filed in conjunction with W-192. Efforts to foster communication between those interested in the management and use of rangelands continue.
Impacts
- WCC-55 has been active in other committee and scientific organization meetings and programs.
- Publishes a proceedings every two years regarding alternative uses of public lands - economic and range considerations.
- Been the springboard for several state grants and one federal NRI grant.
Publications
Journal Articles
Torell, L.A., N.R. Rimbey, L.W. Van Tassell, J.A. Tanaka, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. An Evaluation of the Federal Grazing Fee Formula. J. Range Manage. 56:577-584
Research Reports
Tanaka, J., L.A. Torell, L.V. Swanson, M. Brunson, D. McCollum, and H.T. Heintz. 2003. Indicators for Maintenance and Enhancement of Multiple Economic and Social Benefits to Current and Future Generations. pp. V:1-28. In: J.E. Mitchell (ed.), Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Rangelands: A First Approximation Report, Sustainable Rangeland Roundtable, U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Exp. Sta., Available online at http://sustainablerangelands.cnr.colostate.edu/2003Report/2003Report.htm.
Abstracts
Tanaka, J.A., L.A. Torell, M. Brunson, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. Sustainable Rangelands: Indicators of Socio-economic Benefits. African J. of Range & Forage Science 20(2):222-226. VII International Rangeland Congress, Session A3, Available online at http://www.ru.ac.za/institutes/rgi/irc2003/ c5/volunteer.htm.
Poster Presentations
Tanaka, J.A., L.A. Torell, M. Brunson, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. Sustainable Rangelands: Indicators of Socio-economic Benefits. Poster Presentation, VII International Rangeland Congress, Session C5, Durban, South Africa.
Presentations at Professional and Other Meetings
Torell, L.A. N. R. Rimbey, O.A. Ramirez, and D.W. McCollum. 2003. New Faces and the Changing Value of Rangeland. WCC55/WCC40 Joint Annual meeting, Reno, NV. Oct. 6.
Torell, L.A. N. R. Rimbey, O.A. Ramirez, and D.W. McCollum. 2003. New Faces and the Changing Value of Rangeland. Univ. of Idaho, Cooperative Ext. Service Meeting, Caldwell, ID. Oct. 30.
Torell, L.A. and D.M. Briggs. 2003. RANVAL: A Hedonic Ranch Valuation Model. Farm Credit of NM‘s Summer Credit Meeting, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. May 9.
Rimbey, N.R., L.A. Torell, J. Tanaka, T. Darden, L.W. Van Tassell, and A. Harp. 2003. Sage Grouse Recovery: Estimating the Economic Impacts. New Mexico Section Annual SRM meeting, Albuquerque, NM. Jan. 21-23.
Tanaka, J.A., L.A. Torell, M. Brunson, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. Sustainable Rangelands: Indicators of Socio-economic Benefits. VII International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa, Session A3, Available online at http://www.ru.ac.za/institutes/rgi/irc2003/c5/volunteer.htm. July 26-31.
Rimbey, N.R. and L.A. Torell. 2003. Ranch Value Projects: NMSU and UI. District II Beef Advisory Group, Caldwell, ID. Nov 21.
Torell, L.A., N.R. Rimbey, L.W. Van Tassell, J.A. Tanaka, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. An Evaluation of the Federal Grazing Fee Formula. J. Range Manage. 56:577-584
Research Reports
Tanaka, J., L.A. Torell, L.V. Swanson, M. Brunson, D. McCollum, and H.T. Heintz. 2003. Indicators for Maintenance and Enhancement of Multiple Economic and Social Benefits to Current and Future Generations. pp. V:1-28. In: J.E. Mitchell (ed.), Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Rangelands: A First Approximation Report, Sustainable Rangeland Roundtable, U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Exp. Sta., Available online at http://sustainablerangelands.cnr.colostate.edu/2003Report/2003Report.htm.
Abstracts
Tanaka, J.A., L.A. Torell, M. Brunson, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. Sustainable Rangelands: Indicators of Socio-economic Benefits. African J. of Range & Forage Science 20(2):222-226. VII International Rangeland Congress, Session A3, Available online at http://www.ru.ac.za/institutes/rgi/irc2003/ c5/volunteer.htm.
Poster Presentations
Tanaka, J.A., L.A. Torell, M. Brunson, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. Sustainable Rangelands: Indicators of Socio-economic Benefits. Poster Presentation, VII International Rangeland Congress, Session C5, Durban, South Africa.
Presentations at Professional and Other Meetings
Torell, L.A. N. R. Rimbey, O.A. Ramirez, and D.W. McCollum. 2003. New Faces and the Changing Value of Rangeland. WCC55/WCC40 Joint Annual meeting, Reno, NV. Oct. 6.
Torell, L.A. N. R. Rimbey, O.A. Ramirez, and D.W. McCollum. 2003. New Faces and the Changing Value of Rangeland. Univ. of Idaho, Cooperative Ext. Service Meeting, Caldwell, ID. Oct. 30.
Torell, L.A. and D.M. Briggs. 2003. RANVAL: A Hedonic Ranch Valuation Model. Farm Credit of NM‘s Summer Credit Meeting, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. May 9.
Rimbey, N.R., L.A. Torell, J. Tanaka, T. Darden, L.W. Van Tassell, and A. Harp. 2003. Sage Grouse Recovery: Estimating the Economic Impacts. New Mexico Section Annual SRM meeting, Albuquerque, NM. Jan. 21-23.
Tanaka, J.A., L.A. Torell, M. Brunson, and E.T. Bartlett. 2003. Sustainable Rangelands: Indicators of Socio-economic Benefits. VII International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa, Session A3, Available online at http://www.ru.ac.za/institutes/rgi/irc2003/c5/volunteer.htm. July 26-31.
Rimbey, N.R. and L.A. Torell. 2003. Ranch Value Projects: NMSU and UI. District II Beef Advisory Group, Caldwell, ID. Nov 21.