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~J <br />3.6.3.3 Fertilization <br />With approval of TR-69 in 2001, fertilization of Trapper reclaimed rangelands was discontinued. This <br />action was taken because it was felt that application of fertilizer on reclaimed rangelands was creating a <br />net decrease in overall plant community diversity. Fertilizer was benefiting the growth and establishment <br />of more aggressive grass and forb species at the expense of less prolific shrub and forb plant species. <br />3.6.3.4 Tillage <br />Rangeland tillage practices differ from those of cropland. Areas exhibiting severe surface topsoil <br />looseness are dragged or harrowed to compact the soil for seeding, however, the remaining retopsoiled <br />areas remain as is. Additionally, leaving the areas in a roughened, mare heterogenous condition will <br />increase micro-habitat diversity. The semi-rough surface condition is also conducive to erosion control <br />and moisture retention. <br />• Plantino Ecuioment <br />An Interagency Rangeland Drill or other similarly effective piece of equipment is used for seeding. The <br />Rangeland Drill is able to withstand rough surface <br />u <br />3-83 <br />Revisior2: rr`~y <br />Approv~J: t x r <br />