The effect of early and late summer grazing on streambank stability and cover was examined in a two year study conducted on Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. Three habitat types (forest, forest and meadow combined, and Kentucky bluegrass-dominated meadow) were examined. Three grazing treatments (non-grazed, early summer grazing, late summer grazing) were assigned to each habitat type from 1998-1999 with a mean stocking rate 0.7 ha AUM. Utilization of key forage species averaged 35-50% (moderate use). Stream bank cover and stability estimates were made directly before and after grazing of each 28-day period. Hoof print frequency was also estimated following grazing to be used as in indicator of cattle presence.
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