Grazing for Wildlife Habitat Guide
A grazing for wildlife habitat guide with steps for adjusting livestock timing, rest, and stocking so pasture supports both animals and wildlife cover and is free to print.
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The steps on this page
- List pastures and wildlife goals
- Note nesting and fawning seasons
- Plan rest periods
- Adjust timing of grazing
- Keep cover in some areas
- Protect water edges
- Watch plant response
- Adjust stocking as advised
- Record results
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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