B.C. Ministry of Forests Forest Practices Branch
			Abstract of Brochure 076

		Using range readiness criteria: Rangeland Health Brochure 5
		Author or Ministry Contact: Doug Fraser
		Branch: Forest Practices Branch - Range Section
		Subject: Range Management
		Series: Brochure
		Other details:  Published 2003, Revised Edition 2004.

Abstract

Range use plans (RUPs), required for all Range Act agreements on Crown range, were changed substantially in 2003. Many plans will now have references to range readiness criteria, average stubble heights, and browse utilization. This brochure discusses the concept of range readiness and the use of criteria to indicate appropriate grazing times. Assessing the leaf development of common grasses is recommended as the most useful indicator of range readiness.

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