TARGETED GRAZING HANDBOOK
This handbook represents a compilation of the latest research on harnessing livestock to graze targeted vegetation in ways that improve the function and appearance of a wide variety of landscapes.
The handbook is organized both as an introduction to targeted grazing for the novice and as a useful reference for those already familiar with the topic. The chapters can be studied collectively or individually, depending on a reader’s needs, and they are written toward an audience that includes livestock producers, land managers, landowners, grazing enthusiasts or simply interested observers.
Chapters in the handbook include animal husbandry, plant response to grazing, monitoring plant landscapes, multi-species grazing and applications of prescribed grazing on grasses, weeds, forests, orchards and in agronomic situations. Other contents include prescriptions for specific plants, business plans, labor requirements and guidelines for developing and carrying out contracts.
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To access the handbook click here or contact the CWGA office for a hard copy.
Additional Resources
CWGA Vegetation Management Brief
Thinking about Hiring a Targeted Grazing Contractor? Here are a Few Things You Need to Know!
The Art & Science of Targeted Grazing – A Producer’s Perspective
Prescribed Herbivory for Fuel Reduction (Prepared by the CA Range Management Advisory Committee)
