The publicized law in rangeland had great influence in Iranian rangeland status. Although some plans have been introduced to enhance rangeland condition, their efficiencies are rarely evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate rangeland management system in Iran over a period of fifty years, using various economic, ecologic and social-policy indicators. Questionnaires and interview with range experts and ranchers were used to collect the data. The trend of each indicator was evaluated using a Likert scale. The target rangeland community to collect the data were well-distinguished ranchers. According to the results, the stakeholders believed that rangeland production in the past was much higher than the present. The result showed that Iran's rangeland management system is not efficient. The rangeland quality and quantity decreased considerably and rancher’s income and their satisfaction declined accordingly. The implemented management practices did not enhance range condition and rancher income. Private and governmental capacities should be used to empower ranchers to take socially and ecologically sound decisions.
 

Keywords: Rangeland management system, Efficiency, Rangeland, Keys stakeholders, Survey.

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