Soil erosion (e) is the dominant problem on 72 percent of the 

 rangeland and on 57 percent of the pastureland. Lack of plant cover 

 on sloping lands and sandy soils are the major factors affecting the 

 erosion potential if the forage resource is not properly managed. 



Excess water (w) is the dominant problem on 3 percent of the range 

 and 11 percent of the pasture acreages. When such lands are used for 

 grazing, the wetness factor is beneficial to both wildlife and live- 

 stock when properly managed. 



Unfavorable soil (s) conditions, such as excessive amounts of 

 stone, clay textures, limited soil depth and salinity or alkalinity 

 are the dominant problems on 18 percent of the rangeland and 13 percent 

 of the pastureland. Slopes are not excessive except for Class VIII land 

 where shale or rock outcrops are considered to be the dominant problem. 



Climate (c) is limiting in terms of low annual rainfall and 

 temperature as it affects the kinds and amounts of vegetacion. Soils 

 classified as having only a climatic limitation are of high quality 

 and are not subject to erosion under proper management. About 7 

 percent of the range and 18 percenc of the pasture lands have climate 

 as the major limitation. 



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