Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act

Grazing research for landowners and ranchers

If enacted, the bill would authorize research and extension grants at land-grant colleges to study grazing with hooved animals. The grants would fund techniques to reduce wildfire risk, cut fuels, and help post-fire recovery on public and private land. Research could study economic benefits and ways to increase social support for grazing activities. Eligible work would include rotational grazing, managed stocking rates, riparian buffers, cover crops, fencing (including virtual fencing), targeted wildlife management, and water-point practices. Activities must be compatible with preventing invasive species, disease, soil erosion, and water-quality or watershed harm. Grants could also pay for outreach and educational materials for landowners, land managers, and livestock owners. The initiative would take effect upon enactment.