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What types of records should I keep for my monitoring program?
Last Updated: April 28, 2011
In general it is a good idea to keep track of the 4 forces that cause change on rangeland: fire, grazing, climate and invasive species. More specifically, maintaining detailed records of grazing plans and climate data will help you determine if the changes you see on rangeland are from your grazing management or from precipitation and weather patterns. Noting the occurrence and size of any fires will help determine the cause of changes in rangeland vegetation attributes or species. Keep a map of the locations of invasive species infestations along with records of any treatments that were applied. These records will inform you of the effectiveness of your management treatments and aid in developing a comprehensive management plan.
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