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• Ensure adequate residual vegetative cover. How much and 

 what type ot x'cgetation exists on a site determines how well 

 the riparian area performs its functions. In many situations, 

 projections of residual vegetation must include probable wild- 

 life use after livestock are removed. 



• Provide adequate regrowth time and rest for plants. For 



plants to remain vigorous and productive, they must have time 

 for growth, seed development, and storage of carbohydrates. 



• Be prepared to play an active role in managing riparian areas. 



Success in maintaining or enhancing riparian health is depen- 

 dent more on the degree of operator involvement than on 

 what grazing system is employed. For a system to be effective, 

 the land manager must be willing to monitor the effects ot the 

 system and to respond accordingly by making management 

 adjustments where needed. 



Streambank stability is an important concern in riparian areas. Stremnbunk stubility ..s an .mportu,.. a.m .m „, ,,;.,„ ,c,n ureas. 



When banks erode, productive land is lost, sediment can be contributed to the stream, damage from high flows is more severe, and less water is re- 

 tained along the banks and in the ground. Areas of high concern are banks that are actively eroding or that have high erosion potential, riparian 

 habitat for sensitive fish or plant species, and riparian areas in poor tunctioning condition. 



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