Forage increase through invasive species eradication, plantings, and grazing exclusion

The purpose of this award is for the grantee to implement rangeland conservation interventions that would bring back rangeland damaged by invasive species. Some of these interventions include but are not limited to: invasive species control, reseeding, and livestock exclusion.The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will improve forage quality and quantity on Tribal lands through a verified course of action. The Tribe will also document project costs and perform a cost-benefit analysis to complete a review of these results regarding land reclamation and rejuvenation. The Tribe will: remove invasive species as needed; fence, prepare and plant sites; and exclude all domestic livestock.