_PERMIT FILE - M1974070 ‎(76)‎

• Permit No: M1974070
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Section_Exhibit Name: EXHIBIT I-SOILS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

pounds per acre in favorable years to 3000 pounds per acre in unfavorable
y ears. When range condition deteriorates the tall and midgrasses
idecrease , production drops and saltgrass sedge and rush increase. I `
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and ILm
leaving half of the total an-ual production. Switchgiass , big bluestem
Ind inngrass , western wheatgrass , pubescent wheatgrass , iutermedlate
wheatgrass , tall wheatgrass and tall fescue are suitable for seeding.
The plants selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestack.
For successful seeding, a firm, prepared seedbed -- several tillage
operations will normally be needed to eliminate the undesirable
vegetation-- and a grass drill should be used . Early spring seeding has
proven most successful .
Wetland wildlife , especially waterfowl , utilize these areas . The
availability of moisture due to the wetness of this soil allows pro-
duction of wetland plants that provide nesting and protective cover.
as well as some food for waterfowl . The juxtaposition of this soil
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to irrigated cropland areas where wildlife obtain much of their food ,
along with the cover provided , make this soil valuable to both wetland
and openland wildlife .
Openland wildlife , especially pheasants . use these areas for cover
and nesting , while they also provide excellent cover for deer when
found in areas inhabited by deer.
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Management for wildlife would include prevention of overgrazing by
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livestock , protection from unplanned fire , and prevention of drainage . {
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