Grasslands and range ecosystems are necessary for the agriculture and tourism sectors of the Chilcotin Mountain area.
With its native grasses and wildflowers, rangeland insures wildlife subsistance and provides a large number of species with a primary food source. It also allows cattle and horse grazing.
These areas need a management plan in order to prevent conflicts between commercial use and wildlife. Protecting these ecosystems from forest encroachment or overuse will ensure the sustainability of the resource.