California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters
Article 4 - Miscellaneous
Section 1651 - Certified Rangeland Management Specialty

(a) A "Certified Rangeland Manager (CRM)" is a person who provides services pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) 1602, at the request of the landowner or hiring agent, relating to the application of scientific principles to the art and science of managing rangelands and range on forested landscapes, as defined in California Public Resources Code § 754. A CRM shall perform professional services only in those subjects in which he or she is competent by training and experience.

(b) When a CRM is providing range management services related to the production of forage and livestock on forested landscapes, an RPF shall be consulted if there are potential impacts on related forest resources.

(c) Qualifications as a CRM may be achieved by submitting to the Board evidence of certification by the professional society or public agency recognized under Public Resources Code § 772 as a Certified Rangeland Manager, subject to 14 CCR § 1650. The Board shall grant a specialty certificate upon (i) receiving evidence that the applicant has met the CRM qualifications under the terms of the program, has successfully completed any applicable written examination, has paid all fees due to the professional society or public agency, if any, and upon (ii) payment of all applicable fees to the Board pursuant to 14 CCR §§ 1605 and 1607.