Presentacion Sr Kirk Gadzia Resource Management Services

Una Introduccin a los Principios de Manejo Holistico Litueche, 24-26 Septiembre 2012

Resource Management Services LLCKirk L. Gadzia Phone 505-867-4685 ~ Cell 505-263-8677 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rmsgadzia.com

Exercise: Personal ObjectivesEach of you have come to this course with your own individual expectations and objectives. Please take a few moments to think about these and write them down.

1.2. 3.

Exercise: IntroductionsPlease find someone in the room who you dont know.

Interview that person for 3-5 minutes and find out about them. You of course want to know their name and where they are from, but the one mandatory question is what are their main objectives for this course.When you have finished (I will keep time), please reverse roles and have them interview you. When we are all done, we will introduce the person we interviewed to the rest of the class. Take notes if you need to. Move anywhere in the room.

We Hear Claims of Doubling stocking rates Greatly Reduce or eliminate hay feeding Drastically cutting input costs More wildlife More water More pasture diversity Less work - more fun More Profit

How is this possible?

Getting More From the Same Ground

The truth is, it is not possible Unless you change how you care for the land!

The Good News! It is easy to change your land for the better and be on the way to achieving the results you want.

The Bad News! You may have to do things a little bit differently than before.

www.ChaffinFamilyOrchard.com

Farm Overview 800 ha estate located at the base of famed Table Mountain 120 ha Orchards 80 ha Olives 20 ha Citrus 20 ha Stone Fruits Produces fruit and meat 365 days a year.

Over 40 varieties of stone fruits, olives and citrus.

Oldest Olive Trees in North America 120 years old (Babies)

Scalable50 m fence weighs about 5.5 kg, costs about $160Fences can be spliced together to fit the conditions50 m linear = 12.5 m sq.

12.5 m sq = 64 moves per hectare

Temporary fence used to increase stock density and control time.

Note Grass Under Trees Is A Resource,

1-2 Day Moves With Portable Fence Are Normal And Lambing Occurs in Orchards

New Enterprise Colored Wool Sheep Skein. Yarn sells for $18 most want to buy a ewe as well!

Animals Walk to Different Areas of the Orchards

Traveling Egg Mobile Used In Orchard

Interior of Egg Mobile

Why Bare Ground Around Base of Tree?

Community Partners Artisans Educational Non-Profit Organizations

www.ChaffinFamilyOrchard.com

Manage the whole using art and science

the Intuitive mind is a sacred gift; the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. - Albert Einstein

Sunnybrae Farm, Wawota SK Canada Neil and Barb Dennis Holistic Mgt. Mob grazing, Grazing Tools, Pasture water, Deep Massage

475 Ha 1 AU / .66 Ha 1 AU = 340 kg Stocker

Avg. Annual Precipitation 500 mm (25% as snow, 75% as rainfall) Avg. Frost Free Period 90 days Frost recorded in all months except July!

Mob Grazing

22,275 kg per ha stock density 50 day recovery . 112 mm rain (June 25-Aug 14)

111,375 kg/ha Stock density (5X) 50 day recovery . 112 mm rain (June 25-Aug 14)

50 day recovery 22,275 kg per ha 24 ADHs

111,375 kg per ha 30 ADHS20% Higher

$41 per hr

High stock density

Mob Grazing

High StockingLegume Density

Mob GrazingLegume Density

High stockingManure Breakdown

Mob GrazingManure Breakdown

Manure Breakdown

High stocking

Mob Grazing

50 day recovery

High Stocking

25.4 cm

High Stocking

50 day recovery

Mob Grazing

Mob Grazing21 53.3 cm

50 day recovery

High Stocking

Mob grazing

Soil Temperature MeasurementsDate High Mob

May 17

13.3 Degrees C

15 Degrees C

June 14

23.3 Degrees C

22.2 Degrees C

June 22

24.4 Degrees C

22.2 Degrees C

Tools To Make It Easy

Sunnybrae Farm, Wawota SK Canada Neil and Barb Dennis Mob grazing, Grazing Tools, Pasture water, Deep Massage

800 Head on .4 Ha

Self- designed and built Electric Fence LIFTER

Sunnybrae 120 day seasonKg gained/ head (.77 kg/day) # Head Total kg Gained Hectares Grazed Kg Beef per Ha

84.7

801

67,845

438

155

Neighbor Farm 120 day seasonKg gained/ head (.82 kg/day) 90.2 # Head Total kg Gained 18,040 Hectares Grazed 259 Kg Beef per Ha 70

200

85 kg per hectare increase= 220% increase in production (actual product) per hectare

Sunnybrae Income per Hour72 cents per day custom grazing fee / .77 kg per day = 93.5 cents per kg of gain .935 x 85 kg extra gain per hectare for management effort = $79.48 per hectare $79.48 x 438 hectares = $34,810 for the 110 day season Hours per day average for management = 3.5 3.5 hours/day x 110 days = 385 hours

$34,810 / 385 hours = $90.40

/ hour

Definition of insanity!

Do the same thing every year and expect a different result!

Los 10 Principios de la Gestin Holstica1.La Naturaleza Funciona como un Todo2.Comprende el Medio que Gestionas

3.El Ganado Puede Mejorar la Salud de la Tierra4.Los Tiempos son Ms Importantes que las Cantidades

4 Ideas Clave6 Pasos Proceso de Gestin Holstica

5.Define lo que Ests Gestionando6.Establece Lo Que Quieres 7.El Suelo Desnudo es el Enemigo Pblico N 1 8.Juega con Una Baraja Completa 9.Pon a Prueba tus Decisiones 10.Monitorea para Obtener Resultados

Holistic Management A Way of Helping You Make Decisions That Are:

Economically

Viable

Holistic Management A Way of Helping You Make Decisions That Are: Economically Viable Ecologically Sound

Holistic Management A Way of Helping You Make Decisions That Are: Economically Viable Ecologically Sound Socially Responsible

The 10 Principles of Holistic Management

1. Nature Functions in Wholes

Making Decisions Based On The Whole

MECNICASTRANSPORTE COMUNICACIONES

TECNOLOGA ORDENADORES HOGARES Y DISPOSITIVOS INGENIERA GENTICA INGENIERA QUMICA

Qu tienen en comn todos los elementos de esta lista?

DESARROLLO RPIDO CREADOS POR HUMANOS PROGRESO SOSTENIDO COMPUESTOS DE PARTES

NO MECNICASAGRICULTURA PASTIZALES SILVICULTURA PISCIFACTORAS EROSIN FUENTES DE AGUA ATAQUES DE PLAGAS

Qu tienen en comn todos los elementos de esta lista?

CADA VEZ MS PROBLEMAS Y CONFLICTO

IMPLICAN AL MUNDO NATURAL Y SUS RECURSOSINTERRELACIONES VS. PARTES

MECNICAS Y

NO MECNICAS

Qu tienen en comn los elementos de ambas listas? AMBAS IMPLICAN DECISIONES HUMANASHOY EN DA, AMBAS UTILIZAN UN PROCESO CONVENCIONAL O REDUCCIONISTA PARA ALCANZAR LAS DECISIONES

MECNICAS Y NO MECNICAS

ConclusinLA TOMA DE DECISIONES CONVENCIONAL (REDUCCIONISTA) FUNCIONA BIEN AL APLICARSE A RECURSOS MECNICOS

LA TOMA DE DECISIONES CONVENCIONAL (REDUCCIONISTA) NO FUNCIONA TAN BIEN AL APLICARSE A RECURSOS NO MECNICOS, RELACIONADOS HOLSTICAMENTE

AGRICULTUAL PRACTICES CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMSPROBLEM ADDRESSEDPRACTICE CHOSEN PROBLEMS CREATED

LABORINEFFICIENCY

MECHANIZATION

EROSION, ENERGY DEPENDENCY, HIGHER CAPITAL COSTS, DEBT INCREASES, LARGER AND FEWER FARMSWATER CONTAMINATION PEST INCREASES ENERGY DEPENDENCE HIGH INPUT COSTS LOWER FLEXIBILITY PEST RESISTANCE HIGH INPUT COSTS WATER CONTAMINATION

LOW CROP YIELD

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

CROP LOSSES

PESTICIDES

LOW CROP YIELDS NON-UNIFORM TRAITS

HYBRIDS

NARROW GENETICS

RISING PEST PROBLEMS LOCAL ADAPTATIONS LOST CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY HIGH INPUT COSTS

FROM: FARMING IN NATURES IMAGE , 1992, SOULE & PIPER

AGRICULTUAL PRACTICES CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMSPROBLEM ADDRESSED PRACTICE CHOSEN PROBLEMS CREATED

LABORINEFFICIENCY

MECHANIZATION


LOW CROP YIELD


CROP LOSSES

PESTICIDES


HYBRIDS

NARROW GENETICS



AGRICULTUAL PRACTICES CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMSPROBLEM ADDRESSED PRACTICE CHOSEN PROBLEMS CREATED

LABORINEFFICIENCY

MECHANIZATION


LOW CROP YIELD


CROP LOSSES

PESTICIDES


HYBRIDS

NARROW GENETICS



The Weekly Times July 28, 2010

Site was sprayed for sorrel and goosefoot in February - March.

Sprayseed alone. If, so they will compete

Results of Holistic Management Better quality of life Improved land Lower costs More profit More animals Less work

A TESTED & PROVEN MANAGEMENT PROCESS 20 PLUS YEARS

Sustainable Agriculture, A Definition:A sustainable agriculture does not deplete soils or people.Wendell Berry

Specific Guidelines For Sustainable AgricultureDecisions Must Be:

Economically ViableEcologically Sound Socially ResponsibleIn the long run can any decision that does not meet all three requirements be sustainable?

The 10 Principles of Holistic Management1. Nature Functions in Wholes

4 Key Insights

Hay ms de mil millones de Organismos Vivos en cada cm cbico de tierra frtil y sana!!

No comprendemos el Rol ni la Vida de la mayor parte de esos Organismos

Si no comprendemos un cm cbico de suelo

Cunta comprensin tenemos de todo este Ecosistema?

Paradigma:

LEWIS THOMAS

La nica verdad cientfica en la que confo totalmente

es que somos profundamente ignorantes sobre la Naturaleza.

Otro Paradigma: Adelante el control de la naturaleza se conquista, no viene sin esfuerzo.

Facultad de Ingeniera de la Universidad de Wyoming

Casi todos los agricultores y ganaderos pelean contra la Naturaleza La Naturaleza Siempre Gana

Para obtener xito a largo plazo: comprende, trabaja con e imita a los sistemas naturales

Desde los albores de la historia, los humanos hemos degradado los suelos. Nos encontramos en un punto de inflexin que marcar el rumbo de la Humanidad durante el prximo milenio. El reto es sencillo: si queremos sostener la vida superior (nosotros), hemos de reinvertir en la vida inferior la vida en el suelo y del mismo suelo.David R. Montgomery - Dirt the Erosion of Civilizations

Por Qu No Debemos Desanimarnos! Nunca Hemos Sabido Cmo Hacer Agricultura y Ganadera Y Construir Suelo Frtil A La Vez AHORA SI SABEMOS!!!

Por Qu No Debemos Desanimarnos!Nunca Hemos Sabido Cmo Pastorear los Animales Y Construir Suelo Frtil A La Vez AHORA SI SABEMOS!!!

Una definicin de Agricultura Sostenible:

Una agricultura sostenible no agota a los suelos ni a las personas.Wendell Berry

The 10 Principles of Holistic Management1. Nature Functions in Wholes

2.

Understand the Environment You Manage

4 Key Insights


2. Understand the Environment You That You Are Managing

Non-Brittle (Humid)Brittle (Arid)

NON-BRITTLE (HUMID) ENVIRONMENTS WITH PERENNIAL RAINFALLBIOMASSBIRTHS / DEATHS THROUGHOUT YEAR

DECAY ORGANISMSDECAY RAPID

BIOLOGICAL

ONE YEAR

BRITTLE (ARID) ENVIRONMENTS WITH SEASONAL RAINFALLRAINY SEASON DRY SEASON

BIOMASS

LARGE VOLUME OF DEAD PLANT MATERIAL THAT MUST DECAY BEFORE SEASON BEGINS. DECAY ORGANISMS DORMANT

DECAY ORGANISMS

ONE YEAR

NON-BRITTLE (HUMID) ENVIRONMENTS WITH PERENNIAL RAINFALLBIOMASSDECAY ORGANISMS DECAY RAPID BIRTHS / DEATHS THROUGHOUT YEAR

BIOLOGICAL

ONE YEARLARGE HERBIVORES IN SMALL FAMILY GROUPS. PREDATORS - KILL BY AMBUSHING, STEALTH. FIRE FREQUENCY LOW AND IRREGULAR.

BRITTLE (ARID) ENVIRONMENTS WITH SEASONAL RAINFALLRAINY SEASON DRY SEASON

BIOMASS

LARGE VOLUME OF DEAD PLANT MATERIAL THAT MUST DECAY BEFORE SEASON BEGINS. DECAY ORGANISMS DORMANT

DECAY ORGANISMS

ONE YEARLARGE HERBIVORES IN MASS HERDS WITH HERDING BEHAVIOR. PREDATORS - PACK AND AMBUSHING TYPE. REGULAR FIRE FREQUENCY.

SCALE OF DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT TYPES HUMID (NON BRITTLE) vs. ARID (BRITTLE)USING SCALE OF 1 TO 10

1RELIABLE, HIGH OR LOW

5

10UNRELIABLE, HIGH OR LOW

RAINFALLHUMIDITY DECAYSUCCESSIONAL PROCESS REST NON-DISTURBANCE OVERGRAZING PLANTS

WIDE DISTRIBUTION

NARROW DISTRIBUTION

BIOLOGICAL / FAST BOTTOM - UP

CHEMICAL / PHYSICAL / SLOW TOP DOWN

RAPID DEVELOPMENT

SLOW DEVELOPMENT

BIODIVERSITY AND STABILITY

SIMPLICITY AND INSTABILITY

TIGHT GROUND COVER

BARE GROUND-

How Does Ranching Differ in Arid vs. Humid Environments? 1. 2. 3. 4. Arid areas depend on periodic disturbance to remain healthy and diverse. Overgrazing in arid areas has dramatic negative effects on land health and carrying capacity. Humid areas tend to go to woody species without high density grazing. Humid areas need less land area to support an animal unit but tend to require more supplements and inputs.

The 10 Principles of Holistic Management1.2.

Nature Functions in WholesUnderstand the Environment You Manage

3.

Livestock Can Improve Land Health

4 Key Insights


3. Livestock Can Improve Land Health

Grazing

Nature Never Tries to Farm Without AnimalsSir Albert Howard 1943 An Agricultural Testament

Major Advances in Understanding Grazing Management

The Predator/Prey Behavior Connection

Four Key InsightsPredator/Prey Connection In brittle environments high numbers of herding animals, moving as they naturally do in the presence of pack-hunting predators are vital to maintaining the health of the land.

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Environment interacts with frequency, intensity, time, and timing of grazing to influence the responses of plants to grazing. Grazing can have a positive or negative effect. This depends on intensity, time, and timing of the grazing.

Rangelands are under-stocked and over-grazed

Light grazing and patch selection

Increased Need to Control Livestock Placement, Timing, and Duration

All Annual Grasses in Namibia

Mostly Perennial Grasses in 10 years HM

Perennial Grasses in California

Perennial Grasses in Chile



3.

Livestock Can Improve Land Health

4 Key Insights

4. Time is More Important Than #s


4. Time Is More Important Than Numbers


4. Time Is More Important Than Numbers

Four Key InsightsTime Not Numbers

Overgrazing of plants and damage from trampling has less to do with the number of animals on the land, and more to do with amount of time the plants and soils are exposed to animals.

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Grazing in Natures Image

1 Cow for 100 days

Control overgrazing by controlling time.

Grazing in Natures Image Control overgrazing by controlling time.

1 Cow for 100 days = 100 Cows for 1 day

Grazing in Natures Image Control overgrazing by controlling time.

1 chicken for 100 days

=100 chickens for 1 day

Daily movement of chicken tractors onto fresh pasture.

750 hd. On 1 Acre1 minute elapsed time

750 hd. On 1 Acre10 minutes elapsed time

View from just grazed, to fresh pasture. 5 minutes elapsed time.

Grazing in Natures Image Control overgrazing by controlling time. Reduce herd numbers, not herd size. Change animal numbers when conditions change. Recovery more important than utilization. Fluctuate grazing patterns and timings. Plan for a diversity of management tools. Monitor ecosystem function indicators.

Q?: So How Do We Do All This and Make It Work?Answer: Grazing Planning

Planning for Animals to be at the Right Place at the Right Time for the Right Reasons

GRAZING PLANNING IS THE CRITICAL FACTOR IN SUCCESS!!



GRAZING PLANNING IS THE CRITICAL FACTOR IN SUCCESS!! GRAZING PLANNING IS THE CRITICAL FACTOR IN SUCCESS!! GRAZING PLANNING IS THE CRITICAL FACTOR IN SUCCESS!!

Growing Season (Open Ended ) Plan and Dormant Season (Closed Ended) Plan

Forage Volume Increasing

One Year

Drought Reserve Forage Volume Decreasing



4 Key Insights

3.4.

Livestock Can Improve Land HealthTime is More Important Than #s

5.6.

Define What You Are ManagingState What You Want

6 Steps Holistic Management Process

7.8. 9.

Bare Ground is Public Enemy # 1Play With a Full Deck Test Your Decisions

10. Monitor for Results

The Holistic Management Process

Step 1 "MINIMUM" WHOLE People, Money, Land


5. Define What You Are Managing

The Holistic Management Process

Step 1Defining the boundaries of our unique whole.

Step 1 "MINIMUM" WHOLE People, Money, Land Record reasons for change Problems Concerns

5. Define What You Are ManagingManaging the Whole

People

Money $

Land

"MINIMUM" WHOLEPeople - Money - Resources

CIRCLE OF CONCERN

Reactive

Adapted From: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey 1989.

"MINIMUM" WHOLEPeople - Money - Resources

CIRCLE OF CONCERN

CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

Reactive

Proactive

Artificial Boundary to Help Identify Starting PointAdapted From: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey 1989.

Whole Under Management People:Decision Makers: Tamara and Kirk Children, Relatives and Extended Family Friends, Neighbors and Community HM Network, Quivira Network, Regenag Network, Permaculture Network, Clients, Employee Bankers, Advisors, Mentors

Resource Base:

Home and Land Rental Properties Current and Potential Clients Friends and Bartering Network Client Properties and GoodwillSavings, Retirement, SS?, RMSLLC Income Quivira Income Home, Land, Vehicles, etc. Rental Properties Income Good Credit

Financial:

Current Concerns and Problems With Whole Under Management

People:

Travel time away from home Time to visit family, friends Time to build connections and networks with our neighbors and local community

Resource Base:

Pasture, orchard and garden diversity and productivity Rental property mortgage balances Independence from the grid and town water Security of irrigation rights and water

Financial:

Adequate savings for retirement income Future home repairs needed roof, stucco, etc. Economic downturn effect on property values



4 Key Insights

3.4.


5.

Define What You Are Managing

6. State What You Want



6. State What You WantMission Statement for the James RanchThe integrity and distinction of the James Ranch is to be preserved for future generations by developing financially viable agricultural and related enterprises that sustain a profitable livelihood for the families directly involved, while improving the land and encouraging the use of all resources, natural and human, to their highest and best potential.

Smith Family Quality of Life GoalTo have a deeper understanding, a closer relationship with all members of our family. To be better able to communicate and talk about our goals, needs and problems and work toward a solution to our problems. To gain control of our lives: channel our energy toward those things we find interesting, challenging, rewarding.

To learn how to better establish and realize our goals.To manage our time and allow us to enjoy our family and friends, our work and our surroundings. To be eager to learn, open-minded and playful. To pay off our worldly debts and remember our obligation to God, our fellow men and our community. To keep reminding ourselves that the quality of our lives doesn't have much to do with "standard of living".

The Holistic Management ProcessStep 2

Holistic goalHUMAN VALUES, FORMS OF PRODUCTION FUTURE RESOURCE BASE

Step 2

Describing what we want to create.

Step 1 "MINIMUM" WHOLE

People, Money, Land

INTERACTING ELEMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN A

HOLISTIC GOAL

WHY?

QUALITY OF LIFE

STATEMENT OF OUR VALUESWHAT? WHAT IS PRODUCED TO SUPPORT EACH VALUE HOW? HOW THE PRODUCTION WILL BE SUPPORTED AND SUSTAINED

FORMS OF PRODUCTION

FUTURE RESOURCE BASE OR ECOSYSTEM SUPPORT FOUNDATION

Quality of Life Statement (Values):What Is It? Statements of how you want your life to be in the whole you are managing.

Why is it important? You are writing down what you value so you can achieve that outcome. These will be statements toward which you test your decisions.


HOLISTIC GOAL

WHY? STATEMENT OF OUR VALUES

QUALITY OF LIFE

WHAT? WHAT IS PRODUCED TO SUPPORT EACH VALUE HOW? HOW THE PRODUCTION WILL BE SUPPORTED AND SUSTAINED

FORMS OF PRODUCTION


Quality of LifeWe value regular and open communication We are financially secure and provide for our family's needs

Forms of Production (What We Must Produce) An organization that provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment A profitable farm enterprise and sound financial planning

We want meaningful relationships with family and friendsWe want land with high productivity and sustainability

Intentional planning for quality time with family and friendsLand that has effective water and mineral cycles with high biodiversity and energy flow


HOLISTIC GOAL

WHY? STATEMENT OF OUR VALUES

QUALITY OF LIFE

WHAT? WHAT IS PRODUCED TO SUPPORT EACH VALUE HOW? HOW THE PRODUCTION WILL BE SUPPORTED AND SUSTAINED

FORMS OF PRODUCTION


Future Resource Base: What Is It? A description of how your resource base must be in the future to sustain the forms of production that will create the quality of life you want.

Why is it important?These are the behaviors and results you believe are necessary to sustain the forms of production and in turn the quality of life described for yourselves and future generations.

Values: (Why) Healthy lifestyle Work that helps improve our planet and peoples lives Balance of work, play and responsibilities Security Relationships, Financial, Personal Time for family, friends, and those less fortunate Enjoyment of different places, cultures, and the natural world Honesty and forthrightness in dealings with others Freedom of choice in what we can control Increased role in community

Production of Values (What) Plan for eating healthy food and exercise.

Manage stress by effective time management and imposing limits on work. Create a yearly financial plan that is monitored and controlled. Do good work and enjoy it. Every client is important. Test potential work, activities and expenditures towards the values we want. Strive for increasing self-sufficiency in our life style and home based living. Celebrate our accomplishments and progress.

Resource Base Foundation (How to sustain production ) The basis of future work is satisfied customers. Our work increases the health and productivity of the land. Lifelong learning in matters of health, work, relationships, and finances. Create a plan to meet our goals, and review it often. Save and share with others. Invest wisely and monitor investments closely. Minimize inescapable expenses Seek the advice of others with experience and wisdom.



4 Key Insights

3.4.


5.6.

Define What You Are ManagingState What You Want


7.

Bare Ground is Public Enemy # 1

Bare Ground is Public Enemy # 1


Consider the Health of the Ecosystem ProcessStep 2HUMAN VALUES, FORMS OF PRODUCTION FUTURE RESOURCE BASE

Holistic goal

Step 3Consider the Health of the Ecosystem Process

Step 1 "MINIMUM" Step 1 WHOLE People, Money, Land "MINIMUM" WHOLE

ECOSYSTEMWater Cycle

People, Money, LandStep 3 Energy Flow

Community Dynamics or Succession

PROCESSMineral Cycle

Profit vs. ProductionSustainable? Crops and Livestock PlantsSoil Health

Profit vs. ProductionSustainable

Crops & Livestock

PlantsSoil Health

Suelo desnudo = Enemigo pblico n 1

Los 10 Principios de la Gestion HolisticaTienen en cuenta la salud de los procesos de ecosistemas enterosCiclo del Agua

Ciclo Mineral

Dinamicas Comunitarias

Flujos Energeticos

Las Reglas Ecologicas no Cambiaran:Ciclo del Agua

Ciclo Mineral

Dinamicas Comunitarias

Flujos Energeticos

Ciclo del AguaPara ser efectivo requiere: Suelo cubierto de plantas o restos Superficie permeable al agua

Suelo bien aireado con alto contenido en materia organica Minima perdida por escorrentia y evaporacion

Suelo

Suelo

SUELO

Suelo

100%Cubierto

30%Cubierto

ARADODESNUDO

DesnudoEstructurado

Suelo con hierba

2 Minutos de simulador de lluvia

8 Minutos de Simulador de Lluvia

12 Minutos de simulador de lluvia

BASIC SOIL PRINCIPLESRESTRICTED AIR MOVEMENT FREE AIR MOVEMENT

RAINDROP ACTION SEALS BARE SURFACE FIELD CAPACITY PERMANENT WILTING POINT

COVERED SURFACE POROSITY RETAINED ATTRACTIVE FORCE OF SOIL PARTICLES FOR WATER WATER CANNOT MOVE THROUGH SOIL PROFILE UNLESS EACH SOIL PARTICLE IS FULLY "SATURATED"

ROOT HAIRS WATER AND NUTRIENTS SOIL PARTICLES

Induced Meandering

Induced Meandering Principles Find and work with the natural meander pattern for the stream. Gently nudge the water to create this pattern at the right place.

Induced Meandering Principles Find and work with the natural meander pattern for the stream. Gently nudge the water to create this pattern at the right place. Dont fix the stream, create habitat for plants.

Induced Meandering Principles Find and work with the natural meander pattern for the stream. Gently nudge the water to create this pattern at the right place. Dont fix the stream, create habitat for plants. Grazing management must provide for recovery of these plants and cover during high water.

Induced Meandering Principles Find and work with the natural meander pattern for the stream. Gently nudge the water to create this pattern at the right place. Dont fix the stream, create habitat for plants. Grazing management must provide for recovery of these plants and cover during high water.

Ciclo MineralUn Ciclo Mineral Efectivo Requiere: Suelo cubierto de plantas o restos Minima erosion del viento y el agua Descomposicion biologica de los restos Diversidad de organismos en el suelo y raices

Dung Beetle Benefits Bury manure, preventing smothering or fouling of forage and preventing downstream pollution Recycle manure (natural fertilizer and nutrients) Increase soil organic matter, decreasing erosion & flooding and reducing effects of drought Improve soil health, increasing biodiversity & increasing

ecological resilienceAerate soil, improving soil life habitat (e.g. for earthworms) Remove breeding media of hornflies, faceflies, and many livestock internal parasites

Dung Beetle Castles

Dung Beetle Hole

Ground Litter Microbial food. Increased soil moisture. Earthworms explode. Litter reduces weed seedlings. Your farms future !

Fresh ground litter

In a green grass plant, there is generally more nitrogen in the leaves than in the roots, and more carbon in the roots than in the tops.

When the leaves are removed by grazing, the plant responds immediately to re-adjust this balance. Some carbon (in the form of soluble carbohydrate) is mobilized to the crown for the production of new leaves, some is lost to the soil as pruned roots and some is actively exuded into the rhizosphere (the soil surrounding plant roots) where it can have profound stimulatory effects on soil biota.If plants are grazed more-or-less continuously, they will have poorly developed root systems and there will be very little carbon available for injection into the soil at each grazing event. The animal-plant-soil ecosystem will decline to a steady-state equilibrium where not much happens other than further deterioration.

Red alimenticia del suelo

Components of soilSoil is a complex mixture of organic and inorganic components and living organisms.

HumusDark, crumbly mass of undifferentiated material made up of complex organic compounds.

Soils with high humus content hold moisture better and are more productive for plant life.

SOIL CARBON is the key driver for the nutritional status of plants and therefore the mineral density in animals and people SOIL CARBON is the key driver for soil moisture holding capacity (frequently the most limiting factor for production) Soil carbon is the key driver for farm profit

Como penetra y se fija el carbono en el suelo???

Camino liquido del carbono

Fotosintesis Resintesis Exudacion Creacion de humus

Photosynthesis Plant turns sunlight energy into simple sugars glucose. Plant uses Carbon dioxide from air and water from the soil. Oxygen is released into the atmosphere.

Resynthesis Plant turns glucose energy into many other carbon based compounds including: carbohydrates, proteins, organic acids, cellulose, waxes and oils. These stored compounds are the fuel for life on earth. For example the cellulose provides food for grazers. Starch in grain is the main food for people on earth.

Exudation 30-40% of the carbon fixed by grasses is released through the root systems to feed soil life.

The more soil life, the more essential plant nutrients are made available from the soil. The volume of carbon released is directly proportional to the root mass and rate of growth.

Distribucion de la energia fotosintetica de la planta

Brotes 30 - 50% Raices 30 - 50% Microbios 0 - 40%

Hifas micorrizas en un perfil de suelo. Las raices de la planta en amarillo, hifas en blanco

There would be sufficient length of mycorrhizal hyphae in the top 4 inches of just four square yards of healthy grassland soil to stretch all the way around the equator (Leake et al, 2004)

Humification The change of short lived carbon compounds by soil microbes into stable humic compounds that form organic matter in soils. Organic matter buffers PH, stores moisture, creates tilth and soil structure, neutralizes salinity, improves plant nutrient availability and a host of other important functions. Mycorrhizal fungi produce glomalin which helps glue the soil together and is very stable

Soil profileConsists of layers called horizons.

Simplest:A = topsoil

B = subsoilC = parent material

But many have O, A, E, B, C, and R

Gene Goven and Gabe Brown: The Burleigh County Boys and their Cover Crop Cocktails

Images Courtesy of Gabe Brown

65 Days After Seeding, Then Grazed

Grazed Cocktail Cover Crops: Results Gabe Browns 4,000 acre farm in North Dakota: 265% increase in organic matter in 11 years 12-fold increase in water infiltration: /hour to 6/hour 13.6 of rain in 22 hours: zero erosion 10% fertilizer use of the county average 25% herbicide use of the county average 117 bushel corn yield compared to 70 bushel county average

US EPA: N and P reduction of 45% necessary to reduce the Gulf dead zone to a reasonable size

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One part humus can, on average, retain four parts water.Each 1% increase in soil humus for a soil 1 ft in depth and with a bulk density of 1.4 gm/cm2, creates an additional water storage potential of .412 gallons per square foot. 43,560 sq. ft / acre x .412 gallons / sq. ft. = 17,947 gallons per acre additional water storage. 17,947 gallons per acre is equivalent to about .66 of rainfall.

Conclusion: Soils with more organic matter and humus can hold much more water than depleted soils.

Bio - Fertilizantes Faciles de hacer para los agricultores con materiales locales Oportunidad de que el suelo se regenere, sobre todo en combinacion con otras intervenciones Es un catalizador para ayudar a los suelos de areas degradadas a empezar su recuperacion

El Maestro de Bio-Fertilizantes Sr. Eugenio Gras

Photo by Neal Dennis, Canada




Brix (Sugar Content ) Reading 2X Higher in Bale Grazed AreaPhoto by Neal Dennis, Canada

Community Dynamics or SuccessionSustainable Communities Are Characterized By : Many species of plants and living organisms

Community Dynamics or SuccessionSustainable Communities Are Characterized By : Many species of plants and living organisms Complex interactions between organisms in the community

Community Dynamics or SuccessionSustainable Communities Are Characterized By : Many species of plants and living organisms Complex interactions between organisms in the community Stable soils and low frequency of drought, flood, or outbreaks

Community Dynamics or SuccessionSustainable Communities Are Characterized By : Many species of plants and living organisms Complex interactions between organisms in the community Stable soils and low frequency of drought, flood, or outbreaks Diversity of annual, perennial, herbaceous, and woody plants.

DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, COVER, AND WATER

LIMITED

Home range or territory

Feed

Water points

Cover

MOSAIC

Home range or territory

Feed

Water points

Cover

Aldo Leopold - Game Management Preface page xxxi 1934

The central thesis of game management is this: Game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed it---axe, plow, cow, fire and gun. Management is their purposeful and continuing alignment.

BIODIVERSITY ON THE FARM

LOW VS

HIGH

3 DIMENSIONS OF ENERGY FLOW

T IM E

CADENA SOLAR HACIA UNA NUEVA RIQUEZA

SOL

PLANTAS PRODUCTO MERCADO

?

?

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DOLAR SOLAR $

$

REINVIERTE EN EL ESLABON MAS DEBIL

Trees = Sunlight Farming

Crops = Sunlight Farming

Cattle = Sunlight Farming

Wildlife = Sunlight Farming


8. Play With a Full Deck Understanding and Using All the Tools Available to You.

Tools to Manage the Ecosystem Rest Protect the land from disturbance.

Tools to Manage the Ecosystem

Fire Burning to manage vegetation.


Grazing Using livestock or wildlife to eat the vegetation.

The Key.. Provide sufficient growing season rest/recovery before grazing again


Animal Impact Using herd density, trampling and manure to impact land.

Tools to Manage the Ecosystem Living Organisms Using life to modify the ecosystem process.

Tools to Manage the Ecosystem Technology 1,000s of types of human tools that can change the environment.

El Proceso de Gestion Holistica

Paso 1Definir los limites de nuestro Todo particular

Paso 1 ENTERO "MINIMO" Personas, Dinero, Tierras Tomar nota de los motivos para cambiar: Problemas Inquietudes

El Proceso de Gestion HolisticaPaso 2

Objetivo HolisticoVALORES HUMANOS, FORMAS DE PRODUCCION FUENTE FUTURA DE RECURSOS

Paso 2

Describir lo que queremos crear.

Paso 1 "MINIMO" ENTERO

Personas, Dinero, Terrenos

Considera la Salud de los Procesos del EcosistemaPaso 2VALORES HUMANOS, FORMAS DE PRODUCION FUENTE DE RECURSOS FUTURA

Objetivo Holistico

Paso 3Considera la Saludo de los Procesos del Ecosistema

Paso 1 "MINIMO" Step 1ENTERO Pesonas, Dinero, Terrenos "MINIMUM" WHOLE

ECOSISTEMACiclo del agua

People, Money, LandPaso 3 Flujo de enegia

Dinamicas comunitarias o Sucesion

PROCESOSCiclo Mineral

El Proceso de Gestion HolisticaPaso 2VALORES HUMANOS, FORMAS DE PRODUCION FUENTE DE RECURSOS FUTURA

Objetivo HolisticoPaso 4

Paso 4

Accion o Herramienta

Piensa en TODAS las acciones o herramientas que nos lleven hacia el objetivoPaso 1 "MINIMO" Step 1ENTERO Pesonas, Dinero, Terrenos "MINIMUM" WHOLE





The Holistic ManagementStep 2 HUMAN VALUES, FORMS OF PRODUCTION FUTURE RESOURCE BASE

Process

Paso 6 - Plan - Monitor - Control - ReplanHolistic goal

Paso 5TESTEO DE SUSTAINABILIDAD Financiera Ecologica Social Eslabon mas debil Causa y Efecto

Brainstorm ANY tools or actions that Step 4 will lead toward the goal.Step 4 ACTION OR TOOL

Paso 6

Step 1 "MINIMUM" WHOLE People, Money, Land Community Dynamics or Succession Step 3 Energy Flow

PAUTAS DE GESTION Plan Monitorear Ver 1as seales Controlar / Ajustar Re-planificar



El Proceso de Gestion Holistica

Paso 6 - Plan - Monitorear- Controlar - ReplanificarPaso 2 VALORES HUMANOS, FORMAS DE PRODUCION FUENTE DE RECURSOS FUTURA

Objetivo Holistico

Paso 5

TESTEO DE que nos lleven hacia el objetivo Step 4 SUSTAINABILIDAD Paso 4 Financiera Accion o Herramienta Ecologica Social Eslabon mas debil Causa y EfectoPaso 1 "MINIMO" Step 1ENTERO Pesonas, Dinero, Terrenos "MINIMUM" WHOLE

Piensa en TODAS las acciones o herramientas

Paso 6

PAUTAS DE GESTION Plan Monitorear Ver 1as sealesControlar / Ajustar

Re-planificar





Holistic ManagementDesired Result Better Decisions that are: FINANCIALLY ENVIRONMENTALLY and SOCIALLY sound

Towards OUR Holistic Goal

Testing Questions1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cause and Effect Weak Link--Social, Biological, Financial Marginal Reaction Gross Profit Analysis Energy / Money Use and Source Sustainability Society and Culture Justification

Testing Questions Cause and Effect: Does this action address the root cause of the problem? Or, is it merely treating a symptom of the actual cause. Example, building check dams to stop erosion. Is the cause of the erosion a lack of check dams, or an ineffective water cycle?

Testing QuestionsWeak Link Social: Have I/we considered and/or addressed any confusion, anger, or opposition this action could create with people whose support I/we need in the near or distant future? Biological: Does this action address the weakest point in the life cycle of the organism? Financial: Does this action strengthen the weakest link in the chain of production?326

Juveniles mature and lay eggs in gut.

Where is the weak link?

The 3rd Stage (Infective) Juveniles are covered by a skinlike covering from 2nd stage. This covering provides protection from drying and freezing, but it also covers the mouth so that this juvenile stage cant eat Therefore, they will starve-to-death if not eaten by cow or calf soon after they molt. Survival time depends on temperature (the warmer the temperature, the sooner theyll starve)

Financial Weak LinkResource Conversion Product Conversion Marketing Conversion

Sunlight and/or raw resources including money

Products and/or services

Marketing of products and/or services

The Weak Link in Agricultural OperationsMarketing Product Resource (Money) Conversion Conversion Conversion

=Q: Where Should I Reinvest The Money?

A: The Chain Will Always Break At the Weakest Link!

The Weak Link in Agricultural Operations Possible Items to CheckResource Conversion In A Livestock Operation: Shortage of grass Inadequate dormant season forage Poor diversity of plant species Ineffective water cycle Overgrazing of plants Poor or no grazing plan Too few paddocks

Conversion of Sunlight to Growing Plants, Pasture, Rangeland, Crops, Trees, etc.

The Weak Link in Agricultural Operations Possible Items to CheckProduct Conversion In A Livestock Operation: Unused Forage Unused Forage for Other Species (brush-goats) Poor Conception Poor Gains Poor Genetics High Mortality High Predation Low Enterprise Diversity Poor Livestock Handling

Conversion of Plants to Meat, Wildlife, Hay, Grain, etc.

The Weak Link in Agricultural Operations Possible Items to CheckMarketing (Money) ConversionIn A Livestock Operation: Low asset turnover few marketing opportunities Low relative prices Insensitivity to demand Poor knowledge of market Poor quality Low sales effort Low Enterprise Diversity

Marketing of Products and/or services

Testing QuestionsMarginal Reaction Comparing 2 or more actions

Which action provides the greatest return, in term of my/our holisticgoal, for the TIME and MONEY spent?(Marginal Reaction Must Be Towards the Weak Link)

Testing QuestionsGross Profit Analysis

Comparing 2 or more enterprises Which enterprises, after covering variable costs, contribute the most to covering the overheads of the business?

GROSS PROFIT ANALYSISTO SELECT ENTERPRISES WHICH CONTRIBUTE MOST TO OVERHEADS $1,000 p/a

$300$700 p/a

$500 p/a.

$500 p/a

GROSS INCOME

$700 p/a.

$200NEW VARIABLE COSTS

$400$100 p/a

A

B"ANNUAL BASIC COSTS" 1,500 ac FARM / RANCH (FIXED COSTS)

C

MODIFIED GROSS PROFIT ANALYSISSOME OF BASIC COSTS ALLOCATED $100$700 p/a. $600 p / a $500 p/a $400 p / a

$800 p / a

$100

$1,000 p/a

$200

RISK?

A

B1,500 ac FARM / RANCH

C

"ANNUAL BASIC COSTS"

Testing QuestionsEnergy/Money Source and Use Is the energy or money to be used in this action derived from the most appropriate source in terms of my/our holisticgoal? Did the money have to be borrowed or did we generate it from operations? Will the way in which the energy or money is to be used lead toward my/our holisticgoal? Will this be used cyclically (more than once) or comsumptively. Could it be addictive?

Testing QuestionsEnergy/Money Source and Use Example:

Borrowing money to buy fertilizer.Source of the money is external. Use of the money is consumptive it will have to be purchased again the following year and could potentially become addictive

Testing QuestionsSustainability

If I/we take this action, will it lead toward or away from the future resource base described in my/our holistic goal?

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Testing QuestionsSustainability

Example: My resource base says I want to gain customer loyalty for our superior grass finished product. A cheap source of feed (grain by-products) has become available. Should I buy and feed it?341

Testing QuestionsSociety and Culture

Considering all the questions and our holistic goal, how do I/we feel about this action now? Is that action likely to lead us toward our goal or away from it?

Testing QuestionsSociety and Culture

Example: You have been wanting to buy a new tractor. Most of the tests on this have failed including cause and effect and weak link. But we could have done work more efficiently with the tractor and it would feel good to have it. Is this going to lead us toward the goal?

Testing QuestionsSuggested Justification Test BASED ON YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT HOW YOU USED THE TESTING PROCEDURES Can I honestly say that the testing was done objectively and not simply to justify an action that is preferred? Hint: To pass this test every time include a devils advocate in the testing process!

Testing Questions1. Ensure that what we do is socially, environmentally and financially sound. 2. Testing only has value when it is done toward a holistic goal. 3. You must know if the environment is brittle or non brittle. 4. Use testing when considering an action that costs money or time. 5. Each test only requires a minute or two. 6. An aid to making consistently better decisions.

Holistic Goal

VALUESIndependence. Life long learning. Satisfying work. Financial security. Happy marriage. Balance of work and play. Healthy lifestyle. Helping others. Contributing to society and our community.

FORMS OF PRODUCTIONYearly profit from livestock, education, recreation, and direct marketing of our products. Effective time management and planning of time for work, play and other objectives. Involving customers, community, interns and others in learning about our operation.

FUTURE RESOURCE BASEConsistent quality products from our farm and a secure and growing satisfied customer base. A thriving ecosystem dominated by healthy grassland and watershed. Diverse wildlife and hunting opportunities.

DECISION TESTING MATRIX Possible Tools or Actions Testing QuestionsCause & EffectWeak Link 1- Financial 2- Biological 3- Social

Marginal Reaction Gross Profit Analysis SustainabilityEnergy/Money Source and Use

Society & CultureJustification

DECISION TESTING MATRIX Possible Tools or Actions Testing QuestionsCause & EffectWeak Link 1- Financial 2- Biological 3- SocialRun multiple herds and stay on contiguous farms only Run 1 herd and walk herd to different farms

Fail Does not workon cause of problems

Pass - works on cause1- Financial 2- Biological 3- SocialPass Pass Pass

1- Financial 2- Biological 3- Social

Fail Fail Fail

Marginal Reaction Gross Profit Analysis SustainabilityEnergy/Money Source and Use

Fail - failed weak link N/A Not an enterprise

Pass low effort, low cost N/A Not an enterprise

Fail Social & Biological Pass Q of L !! Pass Internal, Cyclic Fail - away from goal Pass towards goal Pass Internal, Cyclic

Society & CultureJustification

Pass towards goalPass Not justified

One Mob 2007 Combined Three Herds. Increased Density, One Mob. Decreased Work Load 2/3rds. Increased Recovery 2/3rds. Cattle Walk To Next Farm.

Cattle Walk To Next Farm

A Free 600 Acre Farm HHDG, things changed. Grass production exploded. Doubled stocking rate in four years. More diversity of forages.

Kirk and Tamara Gadzia Testing A Decision

Whole Under Management People:Decision Makers: Tamara and Kirk Children, Relatives and Extended Family Friends, Neighbors and Community HM Network, Quivira Network, Regenag Network, Permaculture Network, Clients, Employee Bankers, Advisors, Mentors

Resource Base:

Home and Land Rental Properties Current and Potential Clients Friends and Bartering Network Client Properties and GoodwillSavings, Retirement, SS?, RMSLLC Income Quivira Income Home, Land, Vehicles, etc. Rental Properties Income Good Credit

Financial:

Current Concerns and Problems With Whole Under Management

People:

Travel time away from home Time to visit family, friends Time to build connections and networks with our neighbors and local community

Resource Base:

Pasture, orchard and garden diversity and productivity Rental property vacancies Independence from the grid and town water Security of irrigation rights and water

Financial:

Adequate savings for retirement income Future home repairs needed roof, stucco, etc. Economic downturn effect on property values

Kirk and Tamara Gadzia Mission Statement (Statement of Purpose)LIVE A FULL LIFE THAT ENHANCES THE LIVES OF OTHERS WE CONNECT WITH AND THE PLANET THAT SUSTAINS US.

Values: (Why) Healthy lifestyle Work that helps improve our planet and peoples lives Balance of work, play and responsibilities

Security Relationships, Financial, Personal Time for family, friends, and those less fortunate Enjoyment of different places, cultures, and the natural

world Honesty and forthrightness in dealings with others Freedom of choice in what we can control Increased role in community

Production of Values (What) Plan for eating healthy food and exercise. Manage stress by effective time management and

imposing limits on work. Create a yearly financial plan that is monitored and controlled. Do good work and enjoy it. Every client is important. Test potential work, activities and expenditures towards the values we want. Strive for increasing self-sufficiency in our life style and home based living. Celebrate our accomplishments and progress.

Resource Base Foundation (How to sustain production ) The basis of future work is satisfied customers. Our work increases the health and productivity of the

land. Lifelong learning in matters of health, work, relationships, and finances. Create a plan to meet our goals, and review it often. Save and share with others. Invest wisely and monitor investments closely. Minimize inescapable expenses Seek the advice of others with experience and wisdom.

DECISION TESTING MATRIX Possible Tool or Action Testing GuidelinesEnergy/Money Source and Use Weak Link 1- Financial 2- Biological 3- SocialBuy and Raise Calves for Food on Our Pasture Provide Grazing for Neighbors Cows, Buy Our Beef

Pass - makes moneycyclical, non addictive

Pass - tax savings, cyclical,relationships, non addictive

1 N/A Not weak link 1 N/A Not weak link 2 Fail: low animal impact 2 Pass: high animal impact 3 Fail: Lose on relationships 3 Pass: Gain on relationships Fail: high labor and time Pass: makes / savesmoney if costs controlled

Marginal Reaction Gross Profit Analysis Sustainability Cause & Effect Society & CultureJustification

Pass: Fail:

choice of labor/ time

no real $ income

Fail: rest is main tool, littleimpact on pasture health

Pass: manage grazing andimpact, pasture health

Fail: maintains isolation, andincreases time commitment

Pass: builds relationships andmanages time

Fail: not leading to community Pass:we thought it would win

Pass: Pass:

leading to community not our initial choice

A las Abejas les parece estupenda la Diversidad en el Pastizal!

Garden Harvest and Making Salsa!! Note:PastureBetween Garden Beds Grazed in Video Clover Dominate

Gayla, Sandy y Lucky llegan a nuestra granja el 4 de Feb, 2012 Entrenarlas para entender el vallado elctrico tard unos 5 minutos

Prado n: 0,028 Ha. Pasto estimado 3 das, pasto real = 4 das 4 das x 3 Animales = 12 Das Animales / 0,028 ha = 428 DA/Ha

Vista de la vegetacin que queda en ese Prado n 1 tras su paso

Vista de cerca de la vegetacin que queda en ese Prado n 1 Objetivo: suelo cubierto al 100%, el 100% del Tiempo

Vista de cerca de la distribucin del Estircol en el Prado n 1

4 de Febrero, 2012

1 de Abril, 2012

4 Febrero, 2012

1 Abril, 2012



4 Key Insights

3.4.


5.6. 7. 8. 9.

Define What You Are ManagingState What You Want Bare Ground is Public Enemy # 1 Play With a Full Deck Test Your Decisions



The Holistic ManagementStep 2 HUMAN VALUES, FORMS OF PRODUCTION FUTURE RESOURCE BASE

Process

Step 6 - Plan - Monitor - Control - ReplanHolistic goal

Step 5TEST FOR SUSTAINABILITY Financial Ecological Social Weak Link Cause and Effect

Brainstorm ANY tools or actions that Step 4 will lead toward the goal.Step 4 ACTION OR TOOL

Step 6

Step 1 "MINIMUM" WHOLE People, Money, Land Community Dynamics or Succession Step 3 Energy Flow

MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES Plan Monitor Early Warning Control / Adjust Replan



What do we need to monitor?Managing the Whole

People

Money $

Land

Are We Making Progress Towards Our Holistic Goal?WHY? STATEMENT OF OUR VALUES WHAT? WHAT IS PRODUCED TO SUPPORT EACH VALUE HOW? HOW THE PRODUCTION WILL BE SUPPORTED AND SUSTAINED

QUALITY OF LIFE

FORMS OF PRODUCTION


Planning For Profitability

Plan Tax Consequences

Profit

ON D J F M A M J J A S O N D J

F M

Plan A Profit WOTB

Monthly Monitor & Control WOTB & WITB

Replan For Next Year WOTB

Quality of Life --- Are We Having Fun?

1993 National Academy of Sciences Publication Beginning of New Direction for Unifying and Measuring Rangeland Health Kirk Gadzia was Co-Author on Committee

A Goal of Health

HealthThe general condition of the body or mind, especially in terms of the presence or absence of illnesses, injuries, or impairments.

HealthyFunctioning properly or normally in its vital functions.

Human HealthMeasure Indicators such as: Temperature Weight Heart rate Blood Pressure

A Goal of Rangeland HealthRangeland health: Thedegree to which the integrity of the soil, vegetation, water and air, as well as the ecological processes of the rangeland ecosystem, are balanced and sustained.

Measurements of Rangeland Health ?

Monitoring Challenges:Simplicity

RepeatabilityAccuracy

AffordabilityUnderstandability Management Changes Time Commitment

Uses of Bullseye! Qualitative:Perform a rapid visual assessment of rangeland health.

Quantitative:Establish long-term monitoring program for tracking changes at a site. Data is collected and analyzed.

Both:Do both qualitative and quantitative monitoring at a site.

Indicators: Hitting the bulls eye

So What?The indicators are telling you about the basic health of the ecosystem process. water and mineral cycle, succesional complexity and the flow of energy. Is the direction of the indicators from your original point moving the ecosystem where you need it to go? If not, evaluate the actions that could have produced this - No grazing plan or poorly executed? Poor use of tools light animal impact, recovery periods too short, stocking rate too high, treating symptoms not weak links? Identify potential solutions for things you can control not the rainfall (except rainfall effectiveness).

Examples of Scoring Indicators

Bare ground


Erosion


Litter amount


Dung breakdown

Completed Rangeland Health Target

Maybell: Qualitative Indicators - 1999Bare ground Plant distribution Erosion

Plant vigor

Plant pedestaling

Plant canopy

Litter amount

Living organisms

Litter distribution

Plant species diversity & functionality Age class distribution of desired species

Litter incorporation Dung breakdown/incorp oration

Percent desirable plants

Maybell: Qualitative Indicators - 1999 & 2005Bare ground Plant distribution Erosion

Plant vigor

Plant pedestaling

Plant canopy

Litter amount

Living organisms

Litter distribution

Plant species diversity & functionality Age class distribution of desired species

Litter incorporation Dung breakdown/incorp oration

Percent desirable plants

1999 =

2005 =



4 Key Insights

3.4.


5.6. 7. 8. 9.

Define What You Are ManagingState What You Want Bare Ground is Public Enemy # 1 Play With a Full Deck Test Your Decisions



Holistic Management A Way of Helping You Make Decisions That Are:Economically Viable Ecologically Sound Socially Responsible

Only Works if You Practice It Not Perfect The Best Way of Making Decisions Ive Found Those Who Do, Consistently Make Better Decisions

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