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Increase resilience of native sagebrush-grass ecosystems

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Approach

Increase resilience of native sagebrush-grass ecosystems.

Tactics

  • Promote the occurrence and growth of early-season native species.
  • Reduce grazing in July and August to encourage perennial growth.
  • Revise grazing policies, and review and evaluate grazing allotment plans.
  • Manage fire to maintain desired habitat.
  • Apply prescribed burning in the spring.
  • Prevent fragmentation of native habitat.

Sensitivity

Strategy

RELATED TO THIS APPROACH:

Climate Change Effect

Resource Area

Relevant Region

Northern Plains
Northwest
Southwest