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Grazing
Riparian Areas - Introduction
1.
While each grazing situation is different, there are general
principles to consider when planning to graze livestock
in any riparian area.
2. Determining
an appropriate season of use for grazing a riparian area
can be one of the most important steps in successful riparian
management.
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So far, we have
tried to give you enough information to determine what types of
streams and riparian areas you might have on your property and how
they function. This lesson addresses principles and techniques for
grazing your riparian areas. There are numerous techniques which
might assist you in achieving specific goals. There are also a few
general principles which every operator or land manager should consider
before implementing any specific technique. This lesson addresses
both principles and techniques.
The material
presented in this lesson is covered in more detail in Successful
Strategies for Grazing Cattle in Riparian Zones and Caring
for the Green Zone, both located in the supplemental
materials. Additional publications concerning riparian grazing
management are available from your NRCS
and County
Extension Office.
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