The University of Idaho on Friday released the finalized results of its 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. The study concluded that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater sage grouse and can only benefit the species through building robust habitat, increasing forage, and reducing invasive grasses that lead to catastrophic wildfires. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Idaho Cattle Association, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the Idaho Public Lands Council have all highlighted the benefits of grazing and pushed back against anti-grazing myths for decades, making this landmark study a must point of reference moving forward for anyone questioning the benefits of grazing on wildlife. “This study finally proves what ranchers have been saying all along – livestock grazing benefits wildlife, native grasses and the overall landscape,” said Public Lands Council president Tim Canterbury.
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