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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD, Thursday, June 21, 1979 - Page Rest-rotatio- By U.S. Forest Service Monticello District The cattle industry is the of U.S. agri- given period of time. The order of grazing is altered in succeeding years so importance of a rest - rotation grazing system as several have commented that since going to this grazing system range conditions have improved and cattle come off fatter and with more calves. tablishment of new plants of desirable forage species. This type of management works because of the cooperative permittees found in this area. The permittees generally realize the values and that major forage species are fully grazed only once every two or three years during the critical growing period.These rest periods also provide for more complete restoration of vigor and encourage better es system on forest n largest segment 16 over 100,000 Americans. Each of these individuals puts beef on the tables of 2,000 other Americans twice each day to the extent of 114 pounds per person per year. (Source: American National Cowbelles) National Forest lands provide important grazing benefits for many cattlemen and thus play an integral role in the economy of the beef industry. The Abajo Mountains and the adjacent Elk Ridge in scenic San Juan County are spme of the most important grazing lands in the entire southeastern part of the state. Of the culture, employing 365,037 gross acres admiii-ister- ed by the Monticello Ran- ger District, 129,266 acres contain ample forage to sustain livestock grazing. In 197 8, 3,685 animal units (cowcali) grazed for a total of 14,750 animal months. In the pro- cess, 14-mil- age and acre feet pounds of forgallons of of water were and 787,500 pounds consumed, 17.22 of beef were produced. in grazing Over $28,000 fees were paid in 1978, and $14,000 was returned to the Manti - LaSal National Forest for range project work, with an additional $7,000 of the grazing fee revenues being returned to San Juan County for schools and roads. In order to properly manage associated livestock and rangelands on the forest, it is necessary to construct and maintain structural range improvements such as fences, and stock ponds. corrals Structural improvements on the Monticello Ranger District include 179 stock ponds, over 120 water troughs, 19 corrals, 50 cattleguards and over 234 miles of fence. During the past 15 years over 16,000 acres of district forest lands have been mechanically treated and reseeded to increase and improve forage for livestock. An additional 4,300 acres have pofor future , treatment. tential ' There are 15 grazing allotments on the ranger district. These are areas of land designated for the use of a scribed number and kind of livestock under one plan of management. Several operators may use the same allotment, and an operator may use more than one allotment. Seven allotments are under a rest - rotational system of range management where units are established within the allotment and then are used or rested according to a pre- Great Savings in Every Dept! Fine Quality Great 8" STATIONARY OSCILLATING Overheat cut- 04 off automat- Watering Positions OCovers up to 2200 Sq. . Save! 8UPERLKCTRIC Save! BUGWISER SPRAYER Our Best SeBer-Se-b Priced! more forage over a Graduates epoxy-coate- d galvanized steel tank. 30" hose, 18" extenand adjust- The College of Eastern Utah graduated fourSanJuanCounty students with associate degrees at its June commencement in Price. Verna Lee Black of Monticello and Jennie Lee Keith of Blanding received associate in science degrees. Robert Doyle Hatch of Monticello received an associate in arts degree, and Fritzie BeU of Blanding received a certificate of completion in business. The featured speaker at the commencement exercises was Robert A. Markle, director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines and newly appointed president of the ValleyCampCoalCompany of Cleveland, Ohio. resets. ically 874 scribed management plan. Because of a system of regular rest, these units are able to produce C n sion tube able spray nozzle. 6220 b Lawn Sovo! Ssvo-tfci- Garden Questions? Come in . . . Vte'it Be Glad To Help! it Y t (:Sehcstfapj Specif1 Center IBIandling Intern 162 North Highway 163 BLANDING Ph. 678-22- 36 |