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Overgrazing Drouth Deplete Forest Feed in Ashley Basin
J Wayland Matteson Acting Forest Supervisor reports that overgrazing and drought have reduced forage on the Ashley National Forest in central Utah. He notes shifts from open range to fenced lands, government control of public domains, and grazing permits as privileges rather than rights. He discusses plant cover stages, drought impact on hay and livestock, and the need to conserve watershed and timber production while supporting local ranching communities.
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Mant National Forest
Utah
Ingo Natural Cattle Range
Congress
Muthar
Nallong Forests
Amhley Tas
Onal
Gintah
Ulan
Ashley
Aranda
Ashley Peud
Lef
Brock