Our Work
Connecting law, policy, and University of Arizona expertise to the needs of Arizona's farmers, ranchers, miners, foresters, and communities. Through research, outreach, partnerships, and learning opportunities, we help natural resource users navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions.
Focus areas
Forestry
Supporting markets for forest products, wildfire resilience, and sustainable forest management.
How we work
Across forestry, mining, agriculture, and other natural resources, four pillars guide how we connect university expertise with practical needs.
Effective Communication & Outreach
We translate complex legal and policy developments into accessible information through plain-language publications, presentations, workshops, and direct conversations with natural resource users.
Strong Collaboration & Partnerships
We connect producers, communities, agencies, researchers, and other partners to identify shared challenges and inform our work with practical experience.
Relevant Research & Focused Investigation
We investigate legal and policy questions affecting natural resource users, connecting applied research with the challenges facing Arizona's working landscapes and communities.
High-Impact Learning Experiences
We connect students and natural resource professionals with real-world issues through applied projects, field experiences, and opportunities to learn directly from practicioners.
Our work in action
Federal Grazing Policy Workshops
Changing federal grazing policies raise practical questions for Arizona's ranchers and land managers. The NRULPC, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, and Arizona Association of Conservation Districts are bringing grazing permittees, agency representatives, and other stakeholders together to examine these changes, share resources, and discuss their implications for grazing on public lands.
Through presentations and discussion, the workshops connect legal and policy analysis with the experience of those who manage and depend on Arizona's rangelands.
Upcoming workshop
November 9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deep Well Ranch | Prescott, Arizona
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Featured resources
NEPA Handbook for Ranchers
The NRULPC'S NEPA for Ranchers Handbook explains the National Environmental Policy Act and its relevance to ranching on federal lands. It helps ranchers understand environmental review and opportunities to participate in decisions affecting their operations. The NRULPC is currently reviewing the NEPA for Ranchers Handbook and will be issuing a second edition in late 2026.
Forest Biomass Utilization Flyer
Explore opportunities to turn forest residues and small-diameter wood into valuable products. This flyer introduces biomass utilization, the technologies and processes for creating valuable byproducts, and challenges to scaling their utilization.
Grazing Program Revisions Memo
This NRULPC memo highlights revisions to federal grazing programs and their potential implications for livestock producers and land managers. It provides an accessible overview of the changes and key considerations for grazing management on federal lands.
Connect with the NRULPC
Have a natural resource law or policy question, a research need, or an opportunity to collaborate?
Contact the NRULPC to explore educational programs, partnerships, and resources relevant to your work.
Contact our Team