Holistic Herding At Erosion Source
In this short monologue, the speaker explains a hands‑on land‑management technique aimed at curbing erosion in a small canyon (draw). He describes moving roughly 200‑300 cattle into the upper part of the draw, a location the herd normally avoids, to create a grazing herd effect that will trim vegetation, promote grass recovery after rain, and most importantly slow runoff at the erosion source. He contrasts this approach with fencing, noting that fencing would require extensive water development, whereas simply relocating the cattle is a low‑cost, temporary solution. He also mentions practical considerations such as the distance to water (four miles) and the likelihood that the cattle will not return the next day, emphasizing that the primary goal is to let the herd graze the area long enough to establish vegetation that can intercept water and reduce downstream erosion.
