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I�ve selected seven exclosure sites from a list of around 40. These seven sites have been analyzed and monitored for at least 20 to 30 years, depending on the site. I�ve chosen these seven sites because they show reliable and accurate data over the course of time since they were established. The exclosures were set up to show a comparison between the inside of the exclosure and the outside of the exclosure. We use the pace frequency method to collect data. Pace frequency is where the observer navigates to the destination point while setting the quadrat frame down along the way. We ran four transects inside the exclosure. The four transects have five paces in-between them, so we have enough space to cover the exclosure. Each transect has 50 points for recording, for a total of 200 points/recordings, and one pace between each point/recording. The same is done for the outside of the exclosure. When we are observing, cover type is recorded, as well as frequency, and for the first and third transect dry weight rank is recorded. Repeat photography is also used when monitoring the exclosures. There are certain impacts that could affect the inside and outside of the exclosures. Some impacts include wildlife, livestock, drought, etc. The goal of this study is to see the relationship between the inside of the exclosure and the outside. From analyzing the data I noticed that some of the exclosures show more species on the inside with higher frequency than the outside. Also I�ve noticed with some exclosures showing the opposite, where more species occur on the outside with a higher frequency than the inside.