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W%WM <br /> inannounwnioi�, <br /> 3. The 1977-1979 terraces could withstand moderate grazing by livestock. <br /> Livestock should be allowed to graze ad lib. without being bunched or <br /> driven. Short duration grazing with high stocking rates is not recommended. <br /> Low stocking rates over a longer period of time are recommended. Low <br /> stocking rates would reduce travel time and trampling while longer grazing <br /> duration would increase forage utilization. <br /> 4. Introduced pasture species are well adapted to this site and very effective in <br /> establishing cover and good quality forage. Many of these species are <br /> naturalized in mountain environments. Continued utilization of these <br /> species in mixtures with natives seems justified. <br /> 5. Shrub and trees are established on the terraces, but are still small and <br /> inconspicuous. Shrub and tree density on reclaimed areas could be increased <br /> with increased planting densities. Methods to reduce competition between <br /> woody seedlings and herbaceous species would be helpful in encouraging <br /> woody plant establishment and growth. <br /> 6. Vegetative cover and production on future reclaimed terraces would be <br /> enhanced by ensuring a more uniform topsoil replacement depth, with a <br /> minimum of 30 cm (12 inches). <br /> 7. Revegetation will also be more successful if steepness of final slopes can be <br /> minimized. Revegetation of slopes steeper than 2(h):l(v) may be difficult. <br /> 7 <br />