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KITTITAS COUNTY AIRPORT AGRICULTURAL LEASE <br /> <br /> <br />PAGE 14 <br /> <br /> <br />EXHIBIT C <br />Tract 1 Only <br /> <br />This Resource Management Plan (RMP) describes the management objectives and practices <br />agreed upon by Kittitas County and Lessee to manage agricultural and grazing production on <br />Airport property. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in default of your lease. If <br />the management requirements of this RMP cannot be followed due to climatic variations or <br />unforeseen events, Lessee shall consult with airport staff regarding any proposed changes to the <br />RMP <br /> <br />The Lessee’s grazing management must meet the following requirements to maintain the vigor, <br />condition, and productive potential of these areas. These grasses are more resistant to <br />grazing impact than the native species. <br /> <br />1. Graze each pasture no more frequently than two out of three years during the <br />Critical Growth Period for primary forage species. <br />2. Forage Use is restricted to grazing no more than 60% of current available <br />growth during the Active Growth Period. <br />3. Forage Use is restricted to grazing no more than 70% of current available growth <br />during the Dormant Period. <br />Definitions of words mentioned in italics above: <br /> <br />Active Growth Period: The start of forage plant growth in the Spring to seed maturity <br />in early summer (approximately March 1 to June 15). <br /> <br />Critical Growth Period: The last half of the Active Growth Period (approximately mid <br />April to mid June). At this time, grass plants are committed to seed production and the <br />growing points are elevated and vulnerable. Frequent grazing during this period reduces <br />plant vigor. <br /> <br />Dormant Period: The period after seed maturity until the next spring (approximately <br />from late June until March 1 the following year). Plants may have some green-up but are <br />not actively growing. <br /> <br />Forage Use: Utilization is measured in key areas, located at a moderate distance from a <br />watering site, which represent average use of the entire unit. <br />The following calendar illustrates the three periods described above. These periods will <br />vary based on the elevation of the pasture and annual climatic variations. <br />