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Targeted Grazing to Manage Annual Grasses and Wildland Fuels
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Karen Launchbaugh, University of Idaho Rangeland Center
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An overview of grazing and fuels and their relationship to wildfire. Summary:
- Grazing can reduce fuels.
- Grazing will not stop fires under very hot & dry conditions.
- Grazing can reduce cheatgrass & grazing can increase cheatgrass.
- Grazing can reduce fire intensity & promote recovery after fire.
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Pacific Northwest Climate Region(s)
Western Climate Region