Sheep Industry News October 2022

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said PLC President Mark Roeber. “These lands are where history and tradition meet contemporary economic and societal demands. Ranchers like Shaun and his family make it possible for these landscapes to serve the needs of nature and people, balanced carefully for a long and healthy future.” “The American Sheep Industry As sociation is proud of the Sims family ranch and their leadership in the sheep industry,” said ASI President Susan Shultz. “We greatly appreciate them

sharing their story with America. Care of the land, the livestock and the wildlife habitat is very evident.” “Ranchers like Shaun Sims are prime examples of the necessary management of our public lands for the greater bene fits to wildlife and society,” said NatGLC Chair Rob Cook. “The NatGLC is proud to partner with the Public Lands Council and the American Sheep Industry to tell the land stewards’ story.” Watch the full Sims video at YouTube. com/watch?v=wlHw5SgeWSc&t=8s.

catastrophic fires. When sheep and cattle graze, they reduce the volume of an nual grasses. Unlike perennials, annual grasses have short lives and can quickly become dangerous fuel for wildfires that burn hotter and longer. Sheep and cattle grazing can target species that threaten native grasses, helping to restore balance to the ecosystem. Ranchers’ investments in the grazing allotments, called range improvements, provide water, shelter and important respite for wildlife across the range, too. Sims’ silver screen debut shone an im portant spotlight on the reality of public lands ranching: generations of people like Shaun Sims and so many others have made their lives in harsh landscapes that were once deemed too undesirable to settle on. Through careful cultivation by ranchers, America’s public lands are now some of the most attractive destinations in the world for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bikers, backpackers, climbers, hikers, anglers and hunters. It is because ranchers have been so inten tional about stewarding these landscapes that the American public can enjoy the West as it should be: open, healthy and sustainable for future generations. “The long history of ranching on federal lands across the West is a corner stone of the culture and traditions that families like Shaun’s honor every day,”

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survived by his wife of three years, Destiny A. Nixon High; his daughters, Rosabelle and Atalanta; his parents, Roger and Holly Renner High; his father-and mother-in-law, Orville and Charlene Hutchison; his paternal grandmother, Kathryn Joan High; his sisters-in-law, Sylena (William) Nixon and Amber (Logan) John son; his aunts and uncles, David (Jodi) High, Wanda (David) Berk, Bonnie Temple, Ron (Linda) Renner, Bob (Marjorie) Renner, Sally (Fred) Johnson and Ted (Penny) Renner; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Adam’s memory to his daughters’ educational fund. Checks may be made to Destiny High. Envelopes are available through Underwood Funeral Home, who is assisting the family.

basketball, football and he especially loved fishing with his Uncle Dean and Aunt Deloris. He was deeply fond of his animals, espe cially his dogs, Sadie, Kalleigh and Oreo, and his flock of Dorset sheep started by his grandpa, Ken Renner. Above all, he was a loving and devoted family man. His wife, Destiny, was the “love of his life,” and he was passionate in being a dad to Rosabelle and Atalanta. He was born Oct. 20, 1994, in Marion, Ohio, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ken and Miriam Renner and Glenn High; an aunt, Pamela High; and an uncle, Ray Temple. He is

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