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, during 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 trails 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 trails 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 entrance signs have also been constructed and 

 will be maintained. 



Fences: Many miles offences 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 future 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 



