# Class 1, examples of good condition

Rangeland in class 1 is in good condition and no special management is needed

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| Erosion spots are few.
| Grazing marks are noticeable, vegetation is unevenly grazed.
| Flowers are abundant in autumn.
| Standing deadis considerable.
| Herbage is abundant.

| Grassland in September, the vegetation is unevenly grazed and flowering is apparent. Herbage biomass was 70 g/m2, sward height 15 cm and erosion spots with less than 1% cover.
| Close up of grassland in September (the frame is 50 x 50 cm).
| Mire in September, grazing marks are rather poor, herbage is abundant. Herbage biomass was 68 g/m2, sward height 15 cm and erosion spots with less than 1% cover.
| Grassland in October, grazing marks are evident, flowers and standing dead material is abundant. Herbage biomass was 95 g/m2, sward height 21 cm and erosion spots with less than 1% cover.
| Close up of grassland in October.
| Mire in October, abundant herbage and few signs of grazing. Biomass was 76 g/m2, sward height 24 cm and erosion spots had 11% cover.

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