I20 RECOGNIZING AND CORRECTING DECLINING FORAGE 



In generalizing, the data shows that, if the bedding-out system 

 had been used instead of the established-camp method of hand- 

 ling the band, no less than 280 sheep, or at least 70 cows, could 

 now be pastured on this area during the summer. 



{Forest Service, under direction of the AulJtor.) 

 Fig. 35- — BED GROUND USED FOR SEVERAL SUCCESSIVE YEARS, SHOWING ZONES 

 OF VEGETATION AND RANGE OF DEPLETION. 



If permanent bed grounds are used, it is evident that the carry- 

 ing capacity of the lands is invariably reduced far below normal. 

 Furthermore, the loss of lambs from poisonous plants is appre- 

 ciably heavier if regular bed grounds are used. 



Revegetation of Bed Grounds. — Many stockmen and others 

 contend that bed grounds will reseed rapidly because of the 

 large accumulation of organic matter. However, some sample 



