HOMEGROUND

HOMEGROUND is a project and a book of the same name, and explores the vast rangelands of the American Southwest and the Rocky Mountains. It aims to highlight the people and practices involved in restoring these vital landscapes in an effort to foster a deeper appreciation for the intricate connections between land, people, and our shared ecosystems in the region. In the American West, rangelands connect vast areas of habitat that cover more than 1/3 of the land surface in the continental US. This predominantly arid and semi-arid region includes a variety of landscapes, such as grasslands, desert shrub lands, savanna woodlands, forests, and tundra. These ecosystems provide essential habitats for diverse plant and animal species, forage for livestock, rural livelihoods, recreational opportunities, and cultural and historical significance. Unfortunately, in the American West and elsewhere worldwide, rangelands and grasslands are significantly threatened due to land conversion, unmanaged grazing, invasive species, climate change, and encroaching development. Regenerative ranching and land management practices promote building healthy soil, and ensuring habitat for the plants, animals, and people that live there. In a world grappling with climate change and diminishing resources, HOMEGROUND highlights the positive contributions of land stewards whose collective efforts strive for a more resilient and vibrant future.