Effects of Cattle Grazing on Mountain Meadows in Idaho

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Abstract
Vegetation changes which occurred during 12 yrs of protection from grazing were documented in mountain meadows of north-central Idaho. Plant composition changes were evident on all 5 sites studied; herbage production was significantly less on the grazed than ungrazed areas at 2 of the sites. Season-long grazing by cattle has apparently been responsible for decreasing production and retarding plant succession. A change in grazing systems would likely increase the carrying capacity for herbivores.

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