Pursuant to NEPA Sec. 102 [42 USC § 4332] (2)(C)(iv), this analysis must identify alternative actions that would result in trade-offs between short-term uses and long-term productivity. For this federal action, “short term” is defined as within the 3-5 year implementation period. Long term is defined as any time period beyond the implementation period.

None of the alternatives presented in Chapter 2, Alternatives or impacts identified in Chapter 4, Environmental Consequences would result in trade-offs between short-term uses and long-term productivity.

Under the No Action alternative, the long-term productivity of the ranch would be jeopardized. However, there are no formal short-term uses of the ranch that affect or would affect this outcome under No Action.

Under the Proposed Action, the long-term productivity of the ranch would be benefitted. The short-term uses contribute to this productivity. Therefore, there are no trade-offs between shortterm uses and long-term productivity.