“Fence Stewards” (FoNAF volunteers) check on the condition of over 100 exclosures* to provide consistent monitoring of the exclosures in early spring after the snows have melted and late fall before the snows arrive.  Stewards are assigned their own exclosure(s) to check on and report any damage so repairs can be made.

*Exclosures are fenced areas protecting young aspen saplings from grazing by elk and deer. Once the young trees are established the fence is removed.