Grazing Management Plan

The California Desert Protection Act of 1994 that created Mojave National Preserve stated, that "[t]he privilege of grazing domestic livestock on lands within the preserve shall continue to be exercised at no more than the current level, subject to applicable laws and National Park Service regulations" and that the acquisition of grazing base property would be a priority. All of the grazing allotments in the Preserve were retired except for Colton Hills, Gold Valley, Round Valley, and Clark Mountain. Mojave National Preserve's General Management Plan states that, for permit holders unwilling to sell, grazing privilege will continue at no more than existing level under existing BLM management plans, subject to NPS regulations and policy and relevant Biological Opinions, with emphasis on preservation and protection of resources. "Grazing use will be restricted in desert tortoise critical habitat from March 15 to June 15, if adequate precipitation has not occurred to produce ephemeral plant production of 230 lbs. per acre (air dry weight), which may be adjusted if scientific research suggests a need to do so. The four remaining allotments will be managed pursuant to the grazing management plan this will be developed under this environmental compliance and will address specific grazing management strategies, conditions, standards, resource protection criteria, range developments, monitoring, and other program needs.

Contact Information

Ms. Danette Woo
Mojave National Preserve
2701 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311