Local ranchers in Colorado’s Comanche and Cimarron National Grasslands fear the Forest Service’s new draft assessment could be the first step toward restricting grazing. The report groups livestock grazing with urban and industrial “threats,” which many see as a warning sign. Critics say the agency relied on remote data instead of local input, misrepresenting rangeland health. Ranchers worry that labeling grazing as a problem could justify future cuts to grazing permits.
THE PLAN TO REMOVE RANCHERS | Beware of the “WORDING.”
