This state is characterized by a monoculture or a mixture of forage species that have been planted or allowed to establish from naturalized species.Pasture and Hayland Group 2C -Deep bottomland soils with loamy surface layers and loamy subsoils. Somewhat poorly drained to well drained alkaline bottomlandsoilsof high natural fertility.0–8% slopes. Most slopes are0–3%. Only a few soilsoccur on 3–5% slopes.This site is suited for forage production; however, there are some natural wetness limitations. When site hydrology has been altered with drainagesystems,foragespeciesmaybeestablished. Drainage system controlmustbe implemented and maintained as wet conditions will reduce forage growth production and limit the ability of livestock tograze. When the site is utilized for forage production, wetness conditions and/or flooding must be monitored to prevent loss of livestock or forage crop.Additionally, adjacent higher elevation areas or protected areas may be needed for the storage of harvested forage or holding of livestockwhen wet or flooded conditions occur. Some forage

Naturalized pasture is different from rangeland in that rangeland includes the following

Pasturelands can provide benefits other than foragefor livestock such as wildlife habitat and use, watershed sources, zones for reducing runoff and erosion control, recreational, and aesthetic purposes.

Pastureland, often called improved pasture or tame pasture,is a land use where introduced or domesticated (tame) and/or native forage species mixtures are established through seeding, sprigging,etc. that can be grazed and/or intermittently hayed or deferred for environmental purposes.