LH-3. Productive, diverse upland and riparian-wetland plant communities of native species exist and are maintained.
Upland and riparian-wetland plant communities meet DPC objectives. Plant community objectives are determined with consideration for all multiple uses. Objectives also address native species and the requirements of the Taylor Grazing Act (TGA); FLPMA; Endangered Species Act (ESA); Clean Water Act (CWA); and suitable laws, regulations, and policies.
DPC objectives will be developed to assure that soil conditions and ecosystem function described in Standards 1 and 2 are met. These objectives detail a site-specific plant community, which when obtained, will assure rangeland health; State water quality standards; and habitat for endangered, threatened, and sensitive species. Thus, DPC objectives will be used as an indicator of ecosystem function and rangeland health.
As indicated by such factors as the following:
composition,
structure, and
distribution.
Exceptions and exemptions (where applicable):
Ecological sites or stream reaches on which a change in existing vegetation is physically, biologically, or economically impractical are exempt.