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Bristle tussock occured naturally in Marlborough as a minor species in rocky places. However, grasslands dominated by bristle tussock have been induced by repeated burning of forests, and subsequent burning and grazing of snow tussock grasslands.

• Lightly graze Bristle tussocks grasslands if snow tussock or native woody shrubs start to encroach. Fence grassland if grazing is necessary - to prevent stock grazing other adjacent vegetation communities (e.g. C. macra which is very palatable to stock)

• Pest control
  Hares, rabbits, deer, goats or chamois may deplete Bristle tussock grasslands if grazing pressure is too high.

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

• Weed control
  • Induced bristle tussock grasslands in Marlborough occur in broken, erosion-prone country. Bare ground provides opportunities for weeds e.g. Hieracium spp. to become established. 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.