actual reduction in the number of cattle grazed in the County may not be consequential. 

 Also, it is likely that there will be an increase in the number of acres that are farmed 

 and/or hayed, actually increasing the property's agricultural output and tax base. 



Other Management Implications: 



(1) The subject property has been managed as a year-round 150 pair cow/calf operation. 

 Hay production usually did not exceed what was annually needed on the ranch. MFWP 

 intends to increase alfalfa hay production as well as raise small grain crops on additional 

 acres. To improve range condition on the property MFWP will likely implement a grazing 

 system that incorporates new pastures with more rest and rotation. All of these practices 

 will supplement the local agricultural economy. 



(2) Several species of noxious weeds are on the subject property. MFWP will endeavor to 

 stop the spread, and reduce the occurrence, of noxious weeds on the property. 

 Biological, chemical, and mechanical treatments will be used. 



(3) No significant increase in MFWP manpower is expected relative to the acquisition and 

 management of the proposed property. The Department will make physical improvements 

 only as time and manpower allow. Other physical improvements may be accomplished in 

 conjunction with haying and grazing leases with private agricultural producers. 



(4) A proposed travel plan calls for a seasonal closure of the property from December 16 

 through March 31 . Fergus County will be asked to grant a seasonal road closure on the 

 county road where it enters the property. This will reduce road maintenance, and snow 

 removal, during the winter. 



VI. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST 



POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 



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