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Basically, there are three types of grazing permits issued by the Forest Service, Temporary Grazing Permits, Livestock Use Permits and Term Grazing Permits. Temporary Grazing Permits are generally issued for a short period of time to handle special circumstances. They are often issued to allow livestock to remain on the National Forest land, while a Term Grazing Permit is being processed for issuance to a newly qualified applicant. Temporary Grazing Permits are issued based on the needs of the Forest Service. They are not available to the public upon request. Livestock Use Permits are issued for incidental use and are not intended to authorize commercial livestock production on National Forest lands. Livestock Use Permits can be issued for up to a one year period, but are generally issued for a much shorter period. A common situation for issuing a Livestock Use Permit is to authorize Guide/Outfitter's stock during the period they are operating on the National Forest. In cases where there is a proven need for some type of incidental livestock use on National Forest lands, a Livestock Use Permit can be obtained by submitting an application. Term Grazing Permits are issued for up to ten years and are the type of permit issued to livestock producers through out the West. The eligibility and qualification requirements and most common way to acquire a Term Grazing Permit are discussed below.Several eligibility and qualification requirements must be met to acquire a Forest Service Term Grazing Permit. The following are the basic requirements you must meet before a Term Grazing Permit can be issued.(source introduction).