CONCERN: RANGELAND IMPROVEMENT 



12. To target areas for resource priorities the 

 CDD will prioritize all counties in Mon- 

 tana on the basis of their potential for 

 range improvement and will direct funds 

 and manpower on this basis. 



01. Select rating group 



02. Determine rating group 



03. Design rating form 



04. Hold rating session 



05. Research/revise 



06. Issue final list and completed rating 

 matrix 



Subtotal 



1 3. To provide incentives for improvement of 

 rangeland resources $500,000 is needed 

 each biennium to establish a 5-million- 

 dollar revolving fund for interest-free 

 range loans. The CDD will seek con- 

 tinued financing for the Rangeland Im- 

 provement Loan Program. 



01. Study available funding sources 



02. Choose a source 



03. Prepare budget and request 



04. Submit request 



05. Support funding request 



06. Secure funds 



Subtotal 



14. To provide current information on 

 rangeland conditions in Montana and to 

 assess the rangeland goals set by the 

 CDD in 1970; the CDD will update its 

 plan for the Montana Rangeland 

 Resource Program. 



01. Obtain updated statistics 105 1,008.00 1,008.00 



02. Compare condition to 1980 goals 08 76.00 76.00 



03. Develop new goals 08 76.00 76.00 



04. Revise remainder of text 80 768.00 768.00 



05. Edit and review 80 700.80 700.80 



06. Complete graphics 24 187.20 187.20 



07. Complete printing (not DNRC time) 00 1,500.00 1,500.00 



08. Distribute copies 08 76.00 76.00 



Subtotal 313 $4,392.00 $4,392.00 



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