ClimateAugust 16, 2026

rangelands

RAYNJ-landz

Definition

Large, open areas of land, such as grasslands, shrublands, or savannas, that are used extensively for grazing livestock.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'range,' derived from the Old French 'rang' meaning a row or line, and 'land,' from Germanic roots, describing open territory where animals could roam.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight that these areas cover over half of the Earth's surface and provide essential feed for global livestock, making their health a focal point of the COP17 summit.

COP17 in Mongolia: Why a lesser-known UN summit matters for land, water and food

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Anadolu Ajansı

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