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habitat management practices will be designed and implemented to foster the appearance of <br /> naturalness. Habitat management practices, including those designed for the benefit of <br /> single or small groups of species, will be designed to contribute to the greatest diversity of <br /> indigenous wildlife and habitat types. <br /> The relationship Between Management and Restoration <br /> The day-to-day management activities of the ranch have a tremendous effect on maintaining <br /> and restoring the natural plant communities. In addition,once a restoration project is <br /> implemented, it is maintained through a specified series of management activities. <br /> Therefore, in every case there is overlap between management activities and restoration. <br /> Restoration Goals <br /> Restoration means the replanting or replacement of species through direct(planting)or <br /> indirect (management) activities. Restoration is undertaken when the objectives are to <br /> replace species which have been lost from the ecosystem through non-sustaining <br /> management practices. Restoration can also involve the enhancement of species whose <br /> populations are diminished or are not regenerating for natural or "unnatural" reasons. <br /> Restoration also relies upon the use of management activities which have positive effects <br /> on the health and viability of native plant and animal communities. <br /> The specific goals for each vegetation type are the result of extensive field research, <br /> including interpretation of air photos, literature reviews, and interviews with the former <br /> owner. Without background and field information it is difficult to understand the changes <br /> that have taken place, and the limiting factors influencing the plants'environment. <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 136 <br />