Approach
Maintain vigorous growth of native shrub, perennial grass, and other perennial species.
Tactics
- Remove encroaching conifers.
- Plant seed of native species.
- Monitor successional patterns of vegetative communities.
- Apply prescribed burning in the spring.
- Focus grazing on non-native species in spring; do not graze natives in summer.
- Find locations where late-season grazing has minimal impacts.
Sensitivity
Strategy
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