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I was part of a study in SE Oregon (near Lakeview) when ranging cattle entered private property through a broken BLM fence. The magnitude of damage done to strembeds, ponds and other sensitive areas was astounding. We took photos and measurements at the sensitive areas before the cattle reached the area, and documented the same information after the herds of cattle had come through. This parcel of private land has both wild horses and elk/deer. But the damage was obviously a result of the cattle, and was devastating. Saplings were trampled, streambeds were obliterated, and vegetation was consumed down to nothing. We need better grazing management in Oregon!

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