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Symbol Common Name zone b. Trees JUOS JLNIPEF. 5 - 2C PIE:; PINYON PINE 0 - 5. Total Annual Production: Trees Canopy Cover b. Growth Curves for this site. Identity JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN" JUL Scm1d =sect 0 r 20 30 10 0 6. Guide to initial_ Stocking Rates: 7. Wildlife Species List: mule deer coyote cottontail bushy tailed rat golden eagle bald eagle pinyon jay rock wren 8. Site Degradation: Rocky M o u n t a i n elk mountain Iicn white - tailed praire dog white- tailled jackrabbit s blotched lizard red - tailed hawk ash- throated flycatcher western blue bird Semidesert Juniper Loans #113 Page 4 of 8 Productivity by Canopy Class 0 - 15% a. In an average year, the approximate total annual prcduct:.on (air-dry) is as follows: 0 - 15% 200 to 300 lbs /acre A T-C3 SEP OCT NOV TEC To determine a beginning carrying capacity on this site, use 2_ '"Cent cL the preferred soecie 35 percent of the desirable species and 5 percent of the undesirable species by weight can be counted as usable forage for the target __nc al(s) using the area. T JE2 930 pounds airary weight as t:_e amount of forage required to support one animal unit month (AJM)) . From the available forage, calculate the r number C,_ acres needed to support each AU for the length of rh_ planned crazing season. bobcat rock squirrel gopher snake sagebrush lizard chukar mourning dove plain titmouse When this site is overgrazed by cattle, the grasses and forbs wi:l decrease in pounds per acre. Shrubs and Utah juniper trees may increase slightly. Total annual production decreases greatly_ If the site is overgrazed by sheep, the grasses, fortis, and shrubs will decrease in pounds per acre. Fires in this area are generally small since production is so low. There is nos enough fuel to carry a fire in normal years. Plants that can become a part of the site when in a low condition class include clasping pepperweed, kochia, Russian thistle, cheatgrass and other annuals.