Moving to a new paradigm of consistent-sustainable rangeland improvement is not a simple process but involves many changes to the grazing managers use of the tools available to him. While these tools are not complex in themselves applying them in the order and intensity necessary to complete the task can be a challenging process. Hopefully, the many posts I have sent in the past have eluded to and clarified how to begin the process. A continuing graze-rest program is the first of these management processes.

The picture below depicts what can happen over time when that graze-rest process is in place for all seasons of growth.

Canada Wildrye is increasing in density and availability for livestock to graze during a time of year that many producers believe there is no alternative to maintaining livestock condition other than an expensive feeding program, in particular during an extended dry spell. This photo proves there can be another alternative at little cost to the producer other than the intensity of management.