Streamside Grazing

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• Glossary
• Introduction
  • Riparian Areas …2
  • The Grazing Management Planning Process …7
  • About This Book …9
• Principles and Practices
  • Types of Riparian Areas …10
  • Environmental Implications of Grazed Riparian Areas …19
  • A Systems Approach to Riparian Grazing …22
  • Riparian Pasture Management …24
  • Riparian Grazing Systems …32
  • Crossings …57
  • Alternative Watering Systems …58
  • Shade, Shelter and Feeding …60
  • BMPs for Water Quality and Habitat …61
• GMP How to Develop Your Plan
  • 8-Step Overview …63
• Step 1. Set Goals
• Step 2. Conduct an Inventory of Streamside-Grazing Area
  • Physical Features …68
  • Management Features …70
• Step 3. Conduct a Risk Assessment
  • Management Practices …78
  • Sensitivity of Riparian Area …83
• Step 4. Determine Forage Requirements
• Step 5. Analyze, Interpret, And Select A Management System
  • Paddock Size and Layout …89
  • Fence Design and Layout …93
  • Water System Design and Layout …93
• The Workbook