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This information is included in BLM Handbook H-4400-1, Rangeland Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring studies should be conducted at a level consistent with identified need. The basic need for rangeland monitoring in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is identified by the objectives which originate in land-use plans and are established in final decisions made by the authorized officer. Management objectives from land use, coordinated resource management, and activity plans establish a framework and criteria for determining the level of intensity and reliability desired for monitoring. In general, areas with significant resource conflicts, controversy, or potential for improvement may require more intensive monitoring. In many instances, it may be necessary to weigh monitoring needs against the requirement for a cost- and time efficient monitoring program within funding and personnel constraints.