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native grasses, and manipulation of these habitats by a combination of burning, grazing <br /> and/or mowing techniques. <br /> 6. To increase the acreage of riparian habitats by approximately 50 acres. <br /> 7. To restore approximately 20 acres of live oak forest habitat. <br /> 8. To protect and restore the oak-buckeye savanna. <br /> 8. To install water control structures and irrigation systems to insure consistent and <br /> predictable water levels in Tracy Lakes. <br /> 9. To increase wet meadow habitat by 30 acres. <br /> 10. To plant native wildflowers attractive to beneficial insects, such as butterflys. <br /> 7.1 Overview <br /> At Buckeye Ranch,the lack of previous management for wildlife,poorly managed grazing <br /> (in wetland areas),farming in the lake beds, and constant poaching have degraded the site. <br /> Wildlife potential is additionally unrealized because of the paucity of functional wetland and <br /> riparian habitats. Seasonal wetland habitats and riparian forests,in particular, are among <br /> the most productive in North America in terms of wildlife numbers and species diversity. <br /> The Buckeye Ranch site consists of significant natural features. The approach of this plan <br /> is to preserve the naturalistic setting-- topography, lakes, wetland, live oak forest and oak- <br /> buckeye savanna communities-- while promoting needed restoration and facilities <br /> improvements. <br /> Management Philosophy <br /> In the previous section we discussed various means of protecting the existing natural <br /> vegetation. Most of the strategies had to do with avoidance - to avoid the natural areas, to <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 134 <br />