Study Released on the Value of the Williamson Act for Rangelands

According to the study, ranchers perceived the Williamson Act as an important component of their business. Ranchers would sell an average of about 30% of their rangeland under Williamson Act contract elimination including areas of high ecological value as identified by the Rangeland Coalition. California Rangeland conservation coalition, October 30. Download pdf: CalAG_WillaimsonAct_Wetzel_et_al_2012-1