Evaluating Grazing for Conservation and Fuel Management Results from a 2-year Study at Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve and Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Type: report

Article abstract: This Executive Summary provides a brief summation of the overall project questions, approach, findings, and next steps. This project evaluated the potential for grazing to enhance conservation values in grasslands and coastal sage scrub habitats while simultaneously reducing fire hazard from non-native annual grasses.

Number of pages: 73

Authors: Bartolome, James; Huntsinger, Lynn; Shapero, Matthew; White, Michael; Ford, Lawrence; Ratcliff, Felix; Motamed, Kaveh; Qiao, Joyce; Nygard, Chris;

Month: July

Year: 2024

Prepared by: San Diego Association of Governments;

Keywords: cattle grazing; grazing;

Species: Burrowing Owl; Otay tarplant

Vegetation communities: coastal sage scrub; grassland

Threats: Altered fire regime; Invasive plants

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