For example, juniper frequently invades mountain big sagebrush sites, aspen groves, open meadows, grasslands, and riparian communities. On these invasion sites, the transition to juniper woodland can reduce understory vegetation to the point that the soil no longer is adequately protected. When this happens, runoff may increase erosion and produce downcuts, which eventually may result in lowered water tables. Prior to this occurring, a well-designed removal of the juniper overstory may enhance understory vegetation, resulting in better capture, storage, and beneficial release of precipitation. This can help maintain stream flows longer into dry season and droughts.
Vegetation management involves complex interactions.
Give careful consideration to all vegetation management, including how it impacts livestock water during drought. It is important to be sure that any vegetation removal plan is carefully designed and based on site-specific characteristics. Top Water hauling Hauling stock water becomes a viable alternative when no other source of water exists on range and your grazing animals can harvest an adequate supply of forage. Haul your daily water to existing stock tanks, or dump it directly into movable troughs. You also can use large tanks or holding structures and pipe the water into troughs.