# Class 2, examples of fair condition

Rangeland in class 2 is in a fair condition, special management may not be needed, but there is a reason for caution, e.g. in cold or dry years of poor vegetation growth.

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| Erosion spots are few.
| Hummocks are noticeble.
| Grazing marksare aððarent.
| Flowers are common.
| Standing dead is not noticeable.
| Herbageis considerable.

| Grassland in September, signs of grazing are evident, hummocks apparent and flowers common. Herbage biomass was 123 g/m2, sward height 19 cm and spot erosion was none.
| Close up of grassland in September (the frame is 50 x 50 cm).
| Mire in October, vegetation is evenly grazed and hummocks are apparent. Herbage biomass was 38 g/m2, sward height 9 cm and erosion spots with 3% cover.
| Grassland in September, vegetation is evenly grazed and herbage is considerable. Herbage biomass was 67 g/m2, sward height 14 cm and erosion spots with 1% cover.
| Close up of grassland in September
| Mire in October, the drier hummocks have mainly been grazed by the horses. Herbage biomass was 36 g/m2, sward height 14 cm and erosion spots covered 4%.

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