The Namibian Rangeland Forum (NRF) is an unconstituted group, including farmers, extension workers and scientists, with a common interest in the ecologically and economically successful management of Namibia's rangelands. Being part of this group BIOTA hosts the 2009 forum. Linking to the major research interest of BIOTA, this year's forum will focus on the role that biological diversity plays in providing ecological services that contribute to rangeland health and productivity as well as the impacts of different types of rangeland management on biodiversity's ecological services. One of the objectives of the forum is to produce policy relevant findings. It therefore critically assesses the extent to which Namibia's draft Rangeland Management Policy and Strategy (NRMPS) promotes biodiversity.