Certified Rangeland Manager (CRM)

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The Certified Rangeland Manager (CRM) license is a "certified specialty" of forestry created by the Board under the authority of the Professional Foresters Law. A Certified Rangeland Manager applies scientific principles to the art and science of managing rangelands. Rangelands are lands supporting grass, shrub, and savanna vegetation types. Minimum requirements for licensure include an undergraduate or higher degree in range science or a related discipline, five years of professional work experience in range management, and successful completion of a comprehensive written examination. Fees: $200.00 for members of the California-Pacific Section, $300.00 for non-members. Application fee for change of status from Associate Rangeland Manager to CRM: $100.00 for Section member, $200.00 for non-member. A renewal fee is also required every two years. Examination Frequency: October and, with adequate number of applicants, April of each year. Exam Location: Sacramento Renewal Period: Biannually. Licenses expire on July 1 of each alternating year. Authority: Professional Foresters Law, Public Resources Code Sections 762 and 772. More information may be found at the California-Pacific Section of the Society for Range Management website: www.rangelands.org/casrm. Alternate titles a CRM might use: - Consulting range managers and scientists. - University of California Cooperative Extension Range and Livestock Advisors. - University instructors in range science.