. Best management practices for grazing Montana . Grazing; Range management. Forage—amount of forage available and amount of forage needed to sustain the animals using the land, on a yearly basis. Number of livestock by kind and class; records and photos of historical grazing use along with records ot past supplemental feed requirements. Wildlife—seasonal grazing and browsing patterns, degree of use, and migratory routes. Livestock grazing patterns - areas of heavy use and non-use Step 2 - Determine management goals and objectives. Make a list of the management goals. They probably tit within
. Best management practices for grazing Montana . Grazing; Range management. Forage—amount of forage available and amount of forage needed to sustain the animals using the land, on a yearly basis. Number of livestock by kind and class; records and photos of historical grazing use along with records ot past supplemental feed requirements. Wildlife—seasonal grazing and browsing patterns, degree of use, and migratory routes. Livestock grazing patterns - areas of heavy use and non-use Step 2 - Determine management goals and objectives. Make a list of the management goals. They probably tit within four general areas: • Maintain and/or improve the economic value, diversity, and stability of the ranch. • Maintain and/or improve the health and productivity of livestock. • Maintain and/or improve the health and productivity of desirable plants. • Maintain and/or improve the quality and quantity ot water, soils, and other re- sources. Be more specific when making your t)wn list. Remember that your goals must take into account many difterent factors such as: • Economic needs and stability, based in part on maintaining the health and vigor of the grazing lands ecosystem. • Available Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harmon, Will; Montana. Conservation Districts Bureau. [Helena, MT : Conservation Districts Bureau, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation]
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