The maintenance of soil productivity and stability is considered in determining allowable use. Take corrective action if a permittee does not comply with grazing permit conditions designed to protect soil and water resources. Revise AMPs as needed to meet the RMP objectives. Manage forage utilization by livestock to maintain healthy ecosystems for all resource objectives. In addition to proper stocking rate and season of use specified in the grazing permit, periodic field checks are made to identify needed adjustments in season and livestock numbers.
Stock counts to assure that only permitted livestock enter the allotment.
Forage utilization measurements to provide data, for grazing use pattern, improved livestock distribution, and stocking. Assessment of rangeland to verify soil and vegetative condition and trend. Livestock numbers and seasons of use may be changed annually to reflect current climatic condition. Controlling Livestock Distribution a. To manage sustained forage production and forage utilization by livestock while protecting soil and water resources.