2.03 - Estimating carrying capacity

Use this recording sheet for estimating carrying capacity and calculating DSE days per hectare.

A

B

C

Paddock Name:

Length of sides of area to feed 1 DSE for 1 day (metres)

Area of square (m2)

DSE Days per ha = (10,000 ÷ B)

Example

10 x 12

120

83

Land type: describe major plant species

Estimate 1

Estimate 2

Estimate 3

Average

 

Land type:

Estimate 1

Estimate 2

Estimate 3

Average

 

Land type:

Estimate 1

Estimate 2

Estimate 3

Average