You are here: Tussock Grasslands MIS Site Contents Mixed short/tall tussock grassland Management options Conservation Select from: Identification Habitat Other spp. present Vegetation history Background management information

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Altitude: Low to Mid. (i.e. below the natural )

The rate and direction of vegetation succession will depend on the climate, viability and composition of seed in the soil, the condition, composition and density of tussocks present, and the presence and type of weed species.

• Nil grazing. However, periodic light grazing may help to exclude competitive exotic grasses once shrubland has become established.

• 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).

• Restoration of native woody species may be needed.

• Weed control
  Weeds which can potentially overtop native vegetation (e.g. wilding pines, gorse) are the highest priority for control. However, the role of exotic woody weeds as nurse crops is a viable long term strategy.
  for more information on weed control.

• Pest control
  Animal control will be essential in most areas. However, some communities e.g. kanuka shrubland found in semi-arid areas, appear to benefit from some rabbit grazing which removes the competitive grasses.

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