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Goal: Allow for natural succession to take place to change the structure of the vegetation

Fescue tussock grasslands are largely induced as a result of grazing or burning disturbance. When disturbance ceases, these grasslands are likely to revert towards more stable communities - shrublands, forest or tall tussock grasslands. Where weeds such as broom and wilding pines are present, weed control is necessary to prevent formation exotic shrubland and forests. Where tall tussocks are present management will be required to retain the succession to closed canopy tall tussock grasslands.

MANAGEMENT GUIDELINE:

  • No grazing

  • No burning

  • Establish a buffer zone to protect the area from the management impacts of neighbouring grasslands (e.g. seed drift from OSTD; fire risk).

  • Weed control
    Weeds which can potentially overtop native tussocks are the highest priority e.g. wilding pines, gorse.
    for more information on weed control.

  • Pest control
    Rabbit control may be required.

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

This goal is generally not compatible with managing an area for pastoral use.



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