01 Protect the creekKeep the creek and its riparian vegetation central to the landowner’s goals.Compare a riparian buffer and managed livestock access with the owner and a qualified conservation planner.Confirm stream condition, ownership, access and applicable practice guidance before defining a treatment.
02 Plan the grazingSee how pastures, forage and animal access relate to each other.Explore a grazing sequence and cross-fencing alternatives after a forage inventory and field review.Stocking rates, pasture areas, forage condition and fence lengths remain unknown.
03 Improve water accessConsider how off-stream watering could support a grazing plan.Review a watering facility location, supply and distribution with the landowner and technical specialist.Water supply, rights, capacity, installation requirements and cost require verification.
04 Restore native coverExplore the role of native cover in a productive working landscape.Compare restoration or reseeding options after reviewing soils, vegetation and management goals.No seed mix, treatment area, ecological outcome or practice eligibility is established.
