1996 Annual Report for FW96-037
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1996: $1,575.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $900.00
Region: Western
State: Oregon
Principal Investigator:
Grazing Sheep in New Forest Plantings
Summary
In an effort to reduce the use of herbicides in new forest plantings by utilizing sheep, this project proposes to build a moveable sheep shelter with attached guard dog quarters. This project is designed to benefit the private forest owner in releasing the young seedlings from brush competition without pesticides, and also produce meat and fiber.