LD Ford Rangeland Conservation Science: SPECIALTIES

Grazing Prescriptions:

• Management of habitat for special-status species and natural communities
  
• Improvement of wildflower shows, oak regeneration, and native grass fields
• Protection of water quality
• Reduction of fire hazards
  
• Control of Pest Plants
  
• Minimize soil erosion and water pollution

Monitoring:

• Contractual and regulatory compliance, manager's record-keeping
• Rangeland ecosystem health
• Effectiveness of special management, e.g. to maximize animal weight gain, maintain or increase wildlife habitat, native grasses, wildflower displays, and conserve habitat for special-status species
  
• Ranch sustainability

Grazing-related Infrastructure:

• Survey of location and assessment of conditions
• Planning of grazing field arrangements for compatibility with livestock operations, recreation, and property maintenance
  
• Appropriateness of existing facilities and requirements for planned operation
• Wildlife-friendly fencing and watering facilities

Horse Facilities Manure Management:

• Assessment for pollution prevention
• Composting and methane digesters
• Field spreading
• Fly management
  
• Related pasture management