90 NATIONAL FOREST MANUAL GRAZING. 



Spring Versus Fall Seeding. 



The time of sowing and the subsequent treatment is quite as im- 

 portant as the selection of the species. In nearly all localities (nota- 

 ble exceptions being marshy meadows and swales, where the seed is 

 liable to decay) fall seeding is usually much more successful than 

 sowing done in the spring. In fall seeding the ground can be worked 

 more satisfactorily, which materially increases the per cent of germi- 

 nation and the seed coat, being thoroughly soaked and softened by the 

 soil moisture, germinates as soon as the temperature becomes favor- 

 able. This results in the formation of a deep root system and better 

 chances of survival through a later drought period, since seed sown in 

 the spring germinates later, the resulting stand being relatively low, 

 and a high per cent of loss follows when the surface layer of soil dries 

 out. 



REPORTS. 

 Rangers to Supervisors. 



Forest rangers will make quarterly reports on the condition of 

 the stock and the range under their charge in accordance with the 

 outline on Form 658, when 50 per cent or more of the permits on the 

 grazing district are yearlong. If less, these reports will be made on 

 June 30 and September 30. 



In the report for the quarter ending September 30 rangers will 

 include the approximate number of stock grazed free under the 10- 

 head exemption. (See "Stock exempt from permit/' p. 37.) 

 Mortality Reports. 



The supervisor may require from each ranger with the quarterly 

 report, or oftener if necessary, a report on stock mortality covering 

 the number of animals of each class discovered on the district during 

 the period covered by the report dead of disease, accident, wild ani- 

 mals, poisonous plants, and starvation. The disposition of the car- 

 cass should be noted in each case. 

 Counting Report. 



Rangers or guards counting stock entering the Forest will report 

 to the supervisor on Form 874-18 as soon as possible after each count. 



Grazing Capacity of Private Lands. 



Permits issued under regulation G-7 should be based upon a 

 field estimate of the grazing capacity of the lands involved. Private 

 lands within a ranger's district may be examined when the applica- 

 tion is made, or in advance of application at any time an oppor- 

 tunity occurs. Reports will be made on Form 251. 

 Hunters' Reports. 



When required by the supervisor, officers employed as hunters 

 will submit a report (Form 343) showing the work accomplished 

 since the last report. 



GRAZING CHAPTER, SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL FOREST PLAN. 



The grazing chapter of the Supervisor's Annual Forest plan should 

 be prepared immediately after the close of the grazing season and 

 submitted in duplicate to the district forester not later than Decem- 

 ber 1. For detailed outline of data to be reported see instructions 

 (Authorizations. Reg. G-l), page 23. 



