Which land capability classes are typically used for grazing and rangeland planning?

• A. I–VI
• B. II–V
• C. III–VII
• D. VII–VIII

Answer: (A)

The concept here is that land capability classifications show how suitable land is for sustained grazing and rangeland management, considering factors like slope, soil depth, erosion risk, and climate. For grazing planning, you work with the lands that have manageable limitations—these are the lower-numbered classes—which can still support forage production with proper management (stocking, rotation, erosion control, and soil–water conservation). As limitations become more severe in the higher-numbered classes, the land becomes impractical or unsafe for sustained grazing, even with intensive management. That’s why the typical range for grazing and rangeland planning includes the lower-numbered classes, while the higher-numbered classes are generally not used for grazing.