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Since short Chionochloa grasslands are usually relatively natural, they are likely to be stable in their current state. This natural state is desirable for conservation management. Therefore, for a large area, the guideline below is expected to meet the multiple management goals of:
  • maintaining or increasing tussock cover, and native intertussock species.

GUIDELINE:
  • No grazing

  • Pest control
    At high altitude in the wetter ranges these grassland types occur, feral animals may damage the grass by trampling and grazing.

  • Establish a buffer zone to protect grassland from the management impacts of neighbouring grasslands (e.g. seed and fertiliser drift, grazing, fire risk etc.).

  • Weed control

    • Weeds such as Hieracium praealtum may be present. for more information on weed control. for more information on weed control.

  • Monitor to determine success of the management option, and status of weed and animal pest populations. for more information on monitoring in tussock grasslands.