This short documentary from The Grasslands Project introduces us to rancher Miles Anderson. Anderson is in a tough spot. The land he ranches has been in his family for over a hundred years, but it’s bordered on three sides by an expanding Grasslands National Park and its conservation imperative. Cattle were once considered a major threat to grasslands integrity and the endangered sage grouse in the region, but, due in large part to Miles’ persistence, his cattle are now seen as part of the conservation solution.
This short documentary from The Grasslands Project introduces us to rancher Miles Anderson. Anderson is in a tough spot. The land he ranches has been in his family for over a hundred years, but it’s bordered on three sides by an expanding Grasslands National Park and its conservation imperative. Cattle were once considered a major threat to grasslands integrity and the endangered sage grouse in the region, but, due in large part to Miles’ persistence, his cattle are now seen as part of the conservation solution.
Ce court métrage de la série documentaire Au beau milieu de la plaine met en vedette Miles Anderson, dont le ranch est bordé sur trois côtés par le parc national des Prairies. La protection du tétras des armoises, une espèce en danger, figure parmi les objectifs de conservation du parc. Ce film peut être utilisé pour susciter des discussions en classe, ou inviter les élèves à rédiger des dissertations ou à faire des recherches sur le sujet. Quels sont les multiples facteurs en cause, lorsque le gagne-pain d’une personne ou d’une communauté va à l’encontre des efforts de conservation?