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grasses will passively invade into the areas once the overstory trees become established. <br /> However, a modest planting program using a variety of native shrubs, grasses, and <br /> wildflowers, will be implemented. Several methods will be used, depending upon site <br /> location. <br /> Passive Recruitment <br /> From a forest and woodland perspective, many areas will naturally recruit new individuals <br /> once grazing is stopped and lake water is not pumped out as it was when the lakebed was <br /> farmed. This is especially true of the moister riparian sites associated with Tracy Lakes. <br /> Since the Lakes have a naturally late draw-down period in late spring, they should respond <br /> well to the natural establishment of willow and cottonwood as these species release seed at <br /> that time of the year. It is anticipated that much of the shoreline will recruit these species <br /> naturally. <br /> r- <br /> Other species in more upland sites should respond favorably to the site once grazing is <br /> stopped,including buckeye and oak. However, due to intensive competition from alien <br /> annual grass species, the relaxation of grazing may be insufficient for complete recovery. <br /> There are several techniques that can build upon the natural recruitment potential of the site. <br /> Scrub jays can be used to plant acorns in mounds of strategically placed wood chip mulch. <br /> Protecting and fostering already-established seedlings is a very cost-effective method. This <br /> can involve the placement of landscape fabric and the use of various types of protection <br /> shelters, including "Tubex" tree shelters, around young trees. <br /> Prior to extensive tree planting, a number of sites will be augured to determine the depth to <br /> the summer water table,presence of hardpan layers or other soil features. Tree species <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 175 <br />