Show Second thaw is damaging to small bridges The second big thaw of the spring is causing damage to roads around Vernal and Roosevelt and is out a few bridges on some of the smaller Joe Haslem reported Wednesday that a bridge on Brush Creek and the flumes on Willow Creek arc all washed out Lands lying adjacent to the streams and creeks has been flooded in some The extent of has not reached the level attained during the recent February growth of forage plants is in a Annual plants in low-lying areas between Vernal and Ouray started spring growth about two weeks These plants arc those generally classified as or Though perennials have not started growth yet or produced it was noticed that their buds are swelling rapidly and should soon Snow and cold temperature restricted forage growth to the areas Proper growth conditions will spread into other areas as the weather If the present weather trend orage growth will soon be predictions are made for excellent forage production throughout the spring Some operator's have stated that haven't looked so good for many a In spite of its effect on forage the weather is causing a few problems now on the One difficulty being encountered by some livestock operators is the problems of moving their animals off the federal Grazing permits which were granted for the winter months have begun to but mud and snow conditions in some areas have made it difficult to move livestock back to their home It is important that the spring growth of plants be allowed to develop with a minimum amount of disturbance from grazing animals because it is during this period that plants form their productive If plant parts are destroyed before the seeds are the chance for these plants to flourish on the range is |