Reseed a bare rangeland zone with native forage, Bighorn Basin ranch near Worland (2026-07-17)

The condition survey marked one paddock's ground cover thin enough to show bare soil between plants — drilling a native forage mix into that zone while the new rotation gives it rest is what actually rebuilds it. Standard: USDA-NRCS Soil Health assessment (infiltration, aggregate stability, organic matter) + SDG 15.3 land degradation neutrality. Proof: seeding record + before photos + emergence-check photos at 3+ points + GPS boundary Method (USDA-NRCS Soil Health assessment (infiltration, aggregate stability, organic matter) + SDG 15.3 land degradation neutrality.): 1. Confirm the seed mix, rate and seeding window against an NRCS-style rangeland seeding job sheet for the site; photograph the target zone as found. 2. Rake/harrow the surface minimally for seed-to-soil contact (no deep tillage). 3. Broadcast or drill the mix at the planned rate; rake in and cultipack by roller or foot traffic. 4. Log the seeding record (date, mix, rate, GPS boundary) and return after rain to photograph emergence at 3+ points. Done when: seeding record + before photos + emergence-check photos at 3+ points + GPS boundary

Where

Bighorn Basin ranch rangeland near Worland, WY 82401

Pay

$95 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

seeding record + before photos + emergence-check photos at 3+ points + GPS boundary

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

intermediate

Open until

2026-08-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: USDA-NRCS soil-health in-situ assessment

Bring

• soil auger or trowel
• infiltration ring + measured water + timer
• penetrometer (if compaction in scope)
• clean bucket
• sample bags + labels
• gloves
• GPS phone
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the plot; record GPS; sketch the sampling layout.
2. 2. Photograph each sampling station.
3. 3. Run the infiltration ring; record time to infiltrate 1 inch.
4. 4. Assess aggregate stability and note visible organic matter, roots, and biology.
5. 5. If compaction is in scope, record penetrometer resistance by depth.
6. 6. Collect 0-15 cm cores if a lab subsample is specified; bag, label, complete COC.
7. 7. Enter all measurements with units + depth, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Infiltration > 30 min/inch or high penetrometer resistance -> flag compaction; recommend cover crop / reduced traffic.
• Very low organic matter / no visible biology -> flag degraded; recommend amendment plan.

What counts as done

• Infiltration time recorded
• Aggregate stability + organic-matter observation recorded
• Each in-scope measurement recorded with units and depth
• GPS waypoint + station photos + site sketch

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.