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 acreage. 



To rcoiiic the full benefits of Qrazin^ BMP.s, it is inifjurtunt 

 to implement them as part of a grazing management plan. 



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