1.6. Mitigation Measures

Measures to avoid or minimize environmental harm were built into the Approved RMP where practicable and appropriate. Many of the standard management provisions will minimize impacts when applied to activities proposed in the planning area. The Arizona Land Health Standards, including Arizona Standards for Rangeland Health and Guidelines for Grazing Administration (BLM 1997) will be used as the base standards to assess the health of BLM-administered lands. Best management practices will be used (when applicable) for a number of uses including livestock grazing, recreation and travel management, and fire management. Additional measures to mitigate environmental impacts may also be developed during subsequent NEPA analysis at the activity-level planning and project stages, or through legally mandated consultations covering those same proposed actions.