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away from desired dense nesting cover and from wetland and riparian habitats. <br /> Burning may be used as an alternative or in combination with grazing. Some of the same <br /> benefits realized with grazing can result from burning. However, considerable expertise is <br /> necessary regarding timing, safety, protection of adjacent habitats, and concern for air <br /> quality. <br /> A third possibility for managing grasslands is mowing. The advantages of mowing over <br /> burning or grazing is the protection of air quality,protection of certain habitats (riparian) <br /> from fire, more precise timing, beneficial in grassland areas used for nesting. Mowing <br /> would be especially feasible in a golf course setting such as Buckeye Ranch. <br /> Managing grasslands involves striking a balance between manipulation and allowing nature <br /> take its course. Previously, native grasslands were maintained by natural processes, such <br /> as fire and grazing by wild ungulates, ecosystem processes which have since been <br /> discontinued. Excess protection from natural phenomena, over the long run, can result in <br /> the deterioration of grassland ecosystems. <br /> Management of grasslands is designed to replace natural influences with periodic and <br /> ecologically sound manipulation techniques including grazing, prescribed burning, <br /> mowing and haying,irrigation, seeding, and weed control, all of which promote vigorous <br /> grassland communities. <br /> Introduction of California Bunch rg_asses <br /> Revegetation using California native bunchgrasses has had mixed results. Anticipated <br /> success of native perennial grassland restoration will vary with the techniques used, degree <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 144 <br />