LD Ford, Consultants in Rangeland Conservation Science

(510) 616-1159

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LD Ford, Consultants in Rangeland Conservation Science

(510) 616-1159

  • Home
  • Services
  • Projects
    • Map of Projects
    • Highlighted Projects
    • Professional Requirements
  • Presentations
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

Services

Our Specialties

  • Planning and grazing prescriptions to achieve conservation and sustainability objectives
  • Monitoring of conservation and sustainability performance, interpretation of results, and adaptation of plans
  • Grazing-related infrastructure for conservation rangelands
  • Scholarly investigations, expert workgroups, study designs, and training programs on grazing management challenges
  • Evaluation of rangeland management agency grazing programs

Planning and Assessment

  • Conservation-oriented planning for rangeland management agencies, land trusts, and ranches
  • Expertise on habitat, water quality and erosion, pest plants, shrub encroachment, and fire hazard reduction
  • Emphasis on special resource priorities, flexibility, and sustainability for conservation and ranching operations
  • Evaluation of existing and needed grazing infrastructure

Monitoring

  • Design and implementation of monitoring programs tailored to project needs and rangeland resources
  • Compliance, stewardship effectiveness, and ecosystem health
  • Timely reporting with summaries of results, analyses, and recommendations
  • RDM mapping for easy to understand, impactful figures
  • Advanced technology to improve efficiency

Grazing Lease Advising and Supervision

  • Coordination and supervision of conservation-oriented grazing leases/licenses
  • Liaison between landowner, grazing lessees/licensees, and other stakeholders
  • On-call, day-to-day and annual guidance
  • Advising on lease/license development
  • Customized training, workshops, and guidance materials

Legal Support

  • Investigation of livestock escape, collisions with vehicles, and damages to property or resources
  • Analysis of livestock infrastructure and conditions 
  • Expert witness testimony

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