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• J~ ~ • <br />If tt~ range is crvc•tY3razwl, tli• pnrportiu~ ui pivf~~•rii,1 fnrtu7c plants <br />decreases and the proportion of less preferred forage plants increases. <br />7fierefore, livestock grazing should be managed so that the desired balance of <br />preferred species is maintained in the plant cam~unity. Deferring grazing, <br />rotatirxl grazing, and alternateing the season of grazing are suitable <br />management practices, <br />Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor wnd'ition. Seeding <br />should be done in the stubble left fran a pzeceed.ing crop. This preserves <br />tt~ ground Dover and fr~lps to hold snow, which provides additional moisture. <br />Crazing should be delayed untt.l the soil is fiun and t M more desirable <br />forage plants have achieved sufficient growth to withstand grazing pressure. <br />If the Stoneham soil is used for nonirrigated crops, the main limitations <br />are thin surface layer and mcxlerate hazard for blowing soil. Because <br />precipitation is not sufficient for annual cropping, a cropping system that <br />includes small grain and summer fallow is most suitable. <br />Returning all crop residue to the soil and using a croppirg system that <br />includes grasses, legumes, or grass-legume mixtures help to maintain <br />fertility and filth. Tillage should be kept to a minimian. Sotl blowing can <br />be reduced by planting crops in alternate strips at right angles Lo the <br />prevailing wind. <br />The unit is well adapted to light construction, absorption fields, <br />surfaced roads, and recreational purposes. <br />This ma{~ unit is in capability subclasses IIe, irrigated, and IVe, <br />nonirri~{;~tcd. 7t is; in Ir.~niy I'Inirr; r,uup• r.ife•. <br />