Deseret Land & Livestock Ranch (DLL) has been the site or the subject of numerous research projects through the years. Research topics have ranged from archeology and ranch history to livestock production, wildlife ecology and range management. Most research efforts have been aimed at achieving our Mission and Guiding Principles, thus improving our ability to better manage land, livestock and wildlife resources.

Through the years we have partnered with universities, conservation organizations and government agencies to increase our understanding of ranch ecology, production and production capability. A number of students have completed or are continuing their graduate education, with DLL serving as their working laboratory as well as a working ranch. Additional students have furthered their education by assisting with research projects or completing ranch internships. Many of the completed research projects and graduate studies have been published in scientific and trade journals, master’s theses or doctoral dissertations. Click here for a list of publications and summaries of unpublished and ongoing research projects at DLL.

We believe the knowledge gained through these efforts can be beneficial to others. Knowledge learned through research efforts is shared with other students and peers in the classroom, at professional gatherings and on ranch sponsored tours. Ranch staff ultimately gain from interacting and exchanging ideas with other resource managers, helping us to better manage the ranch and achieve our mission.