Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative is a nationwide collaborative process of individuals and organizations working together to maintain and improve the management, productivity, and health of the Nation's privately owned grazing land. 

§         GLCI was developed as a process to identify priority issues, find solutions, and effect change on private grazing land.

§         It provides a basis for coordination with units of government, institutions of higher education, producer organizations and among agencies.

§         This initiative is designed to complement and enhance existing conservation programs for Technical Assistance, Education and Research.

 Ø      The GLCI is a Producer Initiated and Producer Led effort, carried out through local coalitions supported by livestock producer organizations, scientific and professional grazing resource organizations, conservation and environmental groups, state and federal ag agencies, and other interested groups.

The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative seeks to:

• Promote voluntary action and respect of private property rights,

• Strengthen partnerships between grazing lands managers and others who support the purposes of GLCI,

• Encourage diversification to achieve multiple benefits, and

• Emphasize training and education, and increase public awareness

National Support

Ø       National GLCI Steering Committee

§         Works at national level to help identify and address issues and concerns on our Nations Grazing Lands, seeks support from National leaders in support of grazing lands, and Increased funding for Technical assistance, education and research.

§         Comprised of national producer organizations –

American Farm Bureau Federation

National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Society for Range Management

National Association of Conservation Districts

American Forage and Grassland Council

Soil and Water Conservation Society

Farmers Union

Sheep Industry

Dairy Industry