schedule which involved using the same pastures at the same time each year. Grazing occurred 

 generally from early May through November every year. In addition, dunng the majority of the 

 previous ownership, several hay meadows along Robb and Ledford Creeks were irrigated for cattle 

 grazing. This continued until the latter 1980's when the irrigation ceased. Prior to the previous 

 ownership then, it is evident that these meadows were probably harvested for hay. 



PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTS 



Buildings and Structures: The buildings on the WMA include several on Robb Creek that were the 

 old Ledford Creek Grazing Association (Association) headquarters. Currently, these are used to 

 provide quarters for a summer rider for the Association which is presently grazing the WMA. Some 

 of the buildings also provide storage for this rider and for the field crews from FWP that perform 

 maintenance activities on the WMA. There are also corrals at this location for the horses which are 

 used by the rider for managing livestock on the WMA. There are also some buildings and corrals on 

 Ledford Creek, which are not used by FWP. Some other corrals in the middle of the WMA are used 

 by the Association grazing the WMA for purposes of sorting their cattle and separating the calves 

 prior to their shipping calves' home. 



Canals and Ditches: Existing canals and ditches have been abandoned for irrigation purposes. 



Bridges, Culverts and Cattleguards: Several of these structures exist on the WMA in various 

 locations and all will be maintained. 



Roads and Trails: Several miles of roads and frails exist on the WMA. These will be monitored to 

 identify problems with erosion and corrective action will be taken as appropriate. Many old roads 

 and frails have been closed to motorized use and are becoming revegetated naturally. 



Public Use Facilities: There are no public use facilities on the WMA and commercial development is 

 prohibited by law. 



Signs: Boundary signs have been placed along exterior boundaries. Annual maintenance will be 

 conducted on these signs as fences are checked each spring. Additionally, road designation signs 

 have been put up to help recreationists identify open and closed roads and trails and will be checked 

 annually. Special seasonal closure and enfrance signs have also been constructed and will be 

 maintained. 



Fences: Many miles of fences exist on the WMA. When a permanent grazing system is established 

 some of these may be used and others will need to be removed. Necessary existing fences now and 

 in the fiiture will be maintained annually as needed. 



VEGETATION 



Bluebunch wheatgrass and Idaho fescue grasslands is the predominant vegetation with some Douglas 

 fir occurring at higher elevations. Sagebrush (both big sage and black sage), rabbitbrush, and 

 mountain mahogany occur in association with these grass species. Willow stands are common along 

 stream courses and in wet areas. Scattered patches of aspen and serviceberry can be found on the 

 more mesic sites. 



