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Appendix H
H-1
BUCK CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Buck Creek C&H Allotments are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Buck Creek Allotment is managed under a two pasture deferred rotation system. The allotment is permitted for 1,109 pair of cattle with a season of use from July 1 – October 15 each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
Appendix H
H-2
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands. • Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Buck Creek C&H1 F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
1 C&H – Cattle and Horse
Appendix H
H-3
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-4
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Buck Creek Deer Creek
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Buck Creek Deer Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-5
CAUDLE CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Caudle Creek C&H Allotments are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Caudle Creek Allotment is managed under a three pasture deferred rotation grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 1,105 pair of cattle with a season of use from July 1 – October 15 each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment. Black Canyon C&H were added to Caudle Creek in 2005.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
Appendix H
H-6
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands. • Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Caudle Creek C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-7
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-8
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Black Springs East West Flat Creek Canyon Creek
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Black Springs East West Flat Creek Canyon Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed
Appendix H
H-9
CHERRY CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Cherry Creek C&H Allotments are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Cherry Creek Allotment is managed under a two pasture deferred rotation grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 427 pair of cattle with a season of use from July 1 – October 10 each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-10
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Cherry Creek C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-11
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-12
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Cherry Creek Deadman
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Cherry Creek Deadman
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-13
COTTONWOOD CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Cottonwood Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Cottonwood Creek Allotment is managed under a two pasture Holistic Management schedule grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 120 (variable – MOU) pair of cattle with a season of use from June 16 - September 30 (variable – MOU) each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System Lands.
Appendix H
H-14
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Cottonwood Creek C&H FR 25% 40% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% FR F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-15
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., Greenline, MIMs, photo points, GAWS, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-16
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION North South
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION North South
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-17
DAVE CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Dave Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Dave Creek Allotment is managed under a two pasture modified deferred rotation grazing system with prescribed rest every 4th year. The allotment is permitted for 580 yearlings cattle with a season of use from July 15 - August 25 each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-18
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Dave Creek C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% FR FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-19
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-20
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION East West
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION East West
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-21
DEER CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Deer Creek C&H Allotments are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Deer Creek Allotment is managed under a two pasture deferred rotation grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 458 pair of cattle with a season of use from July 16 – October 15 each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-22
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Deer Creek C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% NA FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-23
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-24
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION North South
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION North South
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-25
GOAT CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Goat Creek C&H/S&G (CU) Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Goat Creek Allotment is managed under a deferred rotation grazing system for C&H and a directed rotational system for S&G. The allotment is permitted for 50 (variable – MOU) pair of cattle with a season of use from June 16 – August 30 (variable – MOU) of each year and 1000 pair of sheep with a season of use from June 10 – July 30. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
Appendix H
H-26
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands. • Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Goat Creek CU2 F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% N/A N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
2 CU – Common Use
Appendix H
H-27
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-28
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Goat Creek
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Goat Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use off existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-29
GUERRY ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Guerry S&G Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Guerry Allotment is managed as a common use sheep allotment under a directed rotational grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 5,000 pair of sheep with a season of use from June 16 – October 15 of each year.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-30
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
• Bighorn Sheep: For the purpose of location/data collection, NDOW requests that sheep permittees record observations of bighorn sheep in close proximity to their domestic sheep bands and inform NDOW of these sightings. When NDOW completes the process of updating their GIS data layer which includes bighorn sheep seasonal distribution on Forest Service administered lands, NDOW and FS personnel will meet to review domestic and wild sheep locations, and with the cooperation of sheep permittees, refine use areas to keep the species better separated.
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Guerry S&G3
Camp Creek F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% F 35% 45% N/A F 35% 45% 20%*
Canyon Creek F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% F 35% 45% N/A F 35% 45% 20%*
Cottonwood Basin F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
3 S&G – Sheep and Goat
Appendix H
H-31
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Elk Mountain F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%*
Raker Creek F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%*
Sun Creek F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Appendix H
H-32
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Camp Creek Canyon Creek Cottonwood Basin Elk Mountain Raker Creek Sun Creek
Appendix H
H-33
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Camp Creek T Canyon Creek Cottonwood Basin Elk Mountain Raker Creek Sun Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-34
LOWER MARY’S RIVER ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Lower Mary’s River C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Lower Mary’s River Allotment is currently vacant. Permitted numbers, kind/class of livestock, management system will be determined at a later time.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-35
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Lower Mary's River S&G F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% F 10% 35% FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-36
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-37
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-38
MARY’S RIVER BASIN ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Mary’s River Basin S&G Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Mary’s River Basin Allotment is managed under a directed rotational grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 1,200 pair of sheep with a season of use from July 11 – September 15 of each year. Other grazing systems may be considered for use in the future on this allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-39
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Mary's River Basin S&G F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-40
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-41
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Mary’s River Basin
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Mary’s River Basin
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-42
O’NEIL ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the O’Neil C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The O’Neil Allotment is managed under a two pasture deferred rotation grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 564 pair of cattle with a season of use from June 16 – October 5 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-43
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
O'Neil Creek C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-44
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-45
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION East West
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION East West
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-46
POLE CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Pole Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Pole Creek Allotment is managed under a four pasture deferred rotation grazing system with a prescribed rider. The allotment is permitted for 1,109 pair of cattle with a season of use from July 1 – September 30 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-47
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Pole Creek C&H F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-48
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-49
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Pole Creek Slide Creek Robinson Creek UC Reservoir
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Pole Creek Slide Creek Robinson Creek UC Reservoir
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-50
ROBINSON HOLE ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Robinson Hole C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Robinson Hole Allotment is currently managed under a two pasture deferred grazing system with a associated on/off permit. The allotment is permitted for 125 yearling cattle with a season of use from July 1 – September 18 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-51
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Robinson Hole C&H F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-52
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-53
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Robinson Hole Biroth Ridge
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Robinson Hole Biroth Ridge
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-54
SPRING CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Spring Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Spring Creek Allotment is managed under a three pasture rest-rotation grazing system with an associated on/off permit. The allotment is permitted for 607 pair of cattle with a season of use from July 1 – October 15 of each year and 10 horses with a season of use from July 15 – October 15. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-55
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Spring Creek C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-56
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-57
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Poison Creek Pole Creek Cougar Creek
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Poison Creek Pole Creek Cougar Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-58
UPPER MARY’S RIVER ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Upper Mary’s River S&G Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Upper Mary’s River Allotment is managed under a directed rotational grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 1,200 pair of sheep with a season of use from July 11 – August 15 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-59
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Upper Mary's River S&G F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% FR 10% 35% F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-60
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-61
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Upper Mary’s River
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Upper Mary’s River
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-62
WEST MARY’S RIVER ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the West Mary’s River S&G Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The West Mary’s River Allotment is managed under a directed rotational grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 1,000 pair of sheep with a season of use from July 11 – September 15 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-63
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
West Mary's River S&G F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% FR 10% 30% FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-64
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-65
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION West Mary’s River
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION West Mary’s River
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-66
WHITE ELEPHANT ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the White Elephant C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The White Elephant Allotment is managed under a two pasture deferred rotation grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 186 pair of cattle with a season of use from June 16 – October 15 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-67
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
White Elephant C&H F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-68
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-69
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Willow Creek Lime Creek
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Willow Creek Lime Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-70
WILDCAT ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Wildcat C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Wildcat Allotment is managed under a single pasture modified deferred rotation grazing system with prescribed rest every 4th year. The allotment is permitted for 650 pair (variable) of cattle with a season of use from June 16 – July 16 (variable) of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System Lands.
Appendix H
H-71
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Wildcat C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-72
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-73
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Wildcat
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Wildcat
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-74
WILLOW CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Willow Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Willow Creek Allotment is currently is currently vacant. Permitted numbers, kind/class of livestock, management system will be determined at a later time.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-75
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Willow Creek S&G F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% F 20% 45% FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-76
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-77
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-78
WILSON CREEK ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Wilson Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Wilson Creek Allotment is managed under a three pasture deferred rotation grazing system. The allotment is permitted for 461 pair of cattle with a season of use from June 1 – August 25 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
Appendix H
H-79
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands. • Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Wilson Creek C&H F 35% 50% FR 25% 35% FR 25% 35% N/A F 35% 45% 20%* *20% utilization only allowed on non-threatened and endangered species streams
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-80
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-81
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Hawes Creek Lime Creek Cabin Creek
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Hawes Creek Lime Creek Cabin Creek
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.
Appendix H
H-82
WILSON CREEK PASTURE ALLOTMENT AMP
Management Goals and Objectives The grazing management goals and objectives identified in the 1986 Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan relevant to the Wilson Creek C&H Allotment are summarized as follows:
Within the framework of the Forest Plan as amended, it is the desired future condition of the Forest and the district to:
Have allotment management plans that incorporate objectives and guidelines to improve coordination with other resources; Improve the amount of range in satisfactory ecological condition; Strengthen the noxious weed control effort; Provide forage for livestock production; and Livestock grazing is allowed, and contributes to the attainment of healthy rangelands to sustain multiple uses…..provides summer forage
for cattle when water is available on slopes < 35%….livestock grazing is used to maintain or improve big game summer range where suitable cover is available….livestock grazing will maintain for sage grouse summer and brood rearing habitat on upland rangelands.
Management Action Grazing Management System
The Wilson Creek Allotment is managed under a two pasture modified rest-rotation grazing system with prescribed rest every 3rd year. The allotment is permitted for 461 pair of cattle with a season of use from June 1 – August 25 of each year. The grazing systems on this allotment may be adjusted in the future to provide rest within all pastures on the allotment.
Management Requirements • The applicable Standards and Guidelines for the Humboldt National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan are incorporated into the
management standards for this allotment. • Management instructions, known as Annual Operating Instructions (AOI), will be provided to the permittee by the local Forest Officer
each year. These instructions are incorporated as part of this permit. Livestock grazed under this permit shall be managed in accordance with the AOI.
• The permittee shall notify the district ranger five (5) days prior to the date of entry of livestock onto National Forest System lands.
Appendix H
H-83
• Salt will not be placed closer than ¼ mile from any riparian plant community. • Actual use and range improvement maintenance will be recorded for each grazing season and information provided to the district ranger at
the close of the grazing season in accordance with the AOI. • The permittee is responsible for monitoring utilization at key areas and providing information to the district ranger at the close of the
grazing season in accordance with the (AOI).
ALLOTMENTS Pastures
HABITAT GROUP/PROPER USE CRITERIA
NON-RIPARIAN ASPEN (UPLANDS) ALL MEADOWS STREAM/RIPARIAN (COTTONWOOD)
RIPARIAN (NON-COTTONWOOD)
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Ecol
ogica
l Co
nditi
on Utilization
Stre
am B
ank
Dist
urba
nce*
*
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Sapl
ings
Herb
aceo
us
Woo
dy
Herb
aceo
us
Wilson Creek Pasture C&H F 35% 50% F 35% 45% FR 25% 35% N/A FR 25% 35% 10%
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the AMP is implemented according to schedule and that grazing management is accomplishing the management objectives specified in Section I of this AMP. Monitoring schedules are outlined below.
Appendix H
H-84
Schedule for Implementation Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION TO BE TAKEN Actual/Allowable Use Utilization Measurements
(landscape appearance, utilization cages, browse measurements)
Annually Move livestock to next pasture or home when allowable use is reached.
Permit/AOI Compliance Allotment inspections / unit examinations.
Annual spot-checks Direct compliance to terms & conditions take appropriate permit action FSH 2209.13.
Schedule of Effectiveness and Long-Term Monitoring Activities
MONITORING ITEM METHOD MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY PURPOSE OF
MONITORING Implementation of Matrices
Approved Protocols Every 10 years. Determine progress toward Desired Conditions.
Riparian Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Upland Vegetation Appropriate Methods (i.e., nested frequencies, ground cover, line intercept, ocular analysis, cover data, photo points, etc.)
2-5 years. Determine trend and progress toward Desired Conditions.
Appendix H
H-85
Key Area Locations (short-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Chimney Beef
Benchmark Locations (long-term monitoring)
PASTURE NAME LOCATION Chimney Beef
Range Improvement Maintenance Standards Construction and Maintenance Responsibilities
All improvements will be maintained to the original standards from which they were built. Maintenance of improvements will be performed in accordance with the Annual Operating Instructions (AOI). Maintenance includes materials needed for repairs and will be provided by the permittee.
Off-Highway Vehicle Use The permittee is authorized to use off-highway vehicles (OHV) on existing roads and trails in order to facilitate their administration of this term grazing permit. Off-highway vehicle use of existing roads and trails is allowed on a limited basis, in order to maintain structural range improvements, place salt, and remove dead livestock as needed.