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~ cry Federal Lands 'l:t' National Forest Lands Protection and conservation measures on national forest lands can be accom- plished by proper land use and proper management of all resources. The greater amount of protection will be accomplished through proper management of domestic livestGck and big game. Grazing adjustments of domestic live- stock and big game will be made in accordance with range analysis surveys. Beaver management plans are in the process of preparation in cooperation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Colorado Game and Fish Department. Upon completion of this plan, an action program will be initiated to bring the population of beaver into balance with the resources and water- shed requirements. The Forest Service is in the process of preparing a multiple use land mana- gement plan for the Rifle Ranger District, which includes the watershed area. This plan when completed will provide direction and policy for proper land management wi thin the watershed. Location of roads, trails and stock driveways within the national forest should be given careful consideration to minimize accelerated erosion. ?ubI i c Domain The greater portion of public domain lands are in the intermediate and lower elevation zones. The lands in the intermediate zone are predominantly used for grazing of livestock by operators of adjoining private lands. The Bureau of Land Management will complete range analysis studies soom. Many small erosion control dams are being planned in gullies in this area. Lands in the lower elevation zones are wild lands with such highly erosive soil, steep slopes and sparse cover, that very little can be done for improvement. Lands in the project area which are below these wild lands will need to be protected from flooding and deposition. Grazing~se adjust- ments will be made wherever necessary to provide watershed protection. Private Land The Soil Conservation Service, through the Bookcliff Soil Conservation District, has assisted in the planning and installation of conservation treatment in the area. This treatment includes improvement of irrigation systems, land leveling and drainage on irrigated lands within farm and ranch units. Treatment on rangelands has not been extensive. Range practices that have been installed are principally stockwater developments, grass management, and small acreages of range seeding. Many of the farms or ranches within the area have both irrigated and range- lands within their units. The application of conservation work has been - 54 -