Lakeview Field Office issues decision on grazing season extension to test virtual fencing
The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office has issued a proposed decision record for a Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) to extend the grazing season for the O’Keeffe Individual Allotment (00216) to test virtual fences and targeted fall grazing for controlling annual grasses. The grazing season will extend from October 1st to November 30th, with no other changes to existing grazing management (i.e., AUMs, grazing system, etc.). The use of virtual fence technology presents a unique opportunity to control invasive annual grasses and improve rangeland conditions in the O’Keeffe Individual Allotment.
The O’Keeffe Individual Allotment is approximately 5 miles northeast of Adel, Oregon within Priority Habitat Management Area for Greater sage-grouse. The decision can be found on the BLM National NEPA Register website at: Virtual Fence and Targeted Grazing of Annual Grasses on the O’Keeffe Allotment. For more information, please reach out to the Lakeview Field Office at 541-947-6100 or [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.