Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act

This legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive strategy for utilizing livestock grazing as a wildfire risk reduction tool . This strategy must be established within 18 months of the bill's enactment, in coordination with existing permit holders and in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including states, local governments, and tribal entities. The strategy will incorporate several key considerations to enhance wildfire prevention and management. These include the use of targeted grazing to reduce hazardous fuels, particularly in the wildland urban interface, and to control invasive annual grasses like cheatgrass. It also promotes the use of temporary permits for these purposes and considers grazing in postfire recovery efforts. Furthermore, the bill encourages the integration of advanced technologies , such as virtual fencing, to manage livestock placement dynamically. It also emphasizes the importance of workforce development for federal employees managing grazing programs and the establishment of cooperative agreements with various governmental and tribal entities to facilitate fuels reduction. The legislation clarifies that these new requirements will not impact existing livestock grazing programs.