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HABITAT CONTROL (MANAGEMENT) |
A wild animal's habitat is its surroundings as a whole, including plants, ground cover, shelter and other animals on the land. Habitat control - or habitat management - means activity using the land to create or promote an environment that is beneficial to wildlife on the land. |
BRUSH MANAGEMENT |
Much of my place is covered with young juniper as under story. |
My plan states that I need to remove some of the under story juniper in areas that can produce good growth of grasses and herbs. |
The juniper is thicker in some areas than other. |
Even though there is too much juniper, there is still excellent stands of oaks throughout the property. |
The chain saw has become my friend!!! "Right" |
After cutting the juniper, I stack it along my road for later removal or chipping. |
Some of the juniper is left for cover. |
It doesn't take long for the grasses and herbs to start covering the area. |
HABITAT PROTECTION FOR SPECIES OF CONCERN |
One of my species of concern is the Golden-cheeked warbler. |
There are four to five pairs nesting on the property. |
Perferred habitat of the Golden-cheeked is oaks and mature juniper. |
There are Lacy Oak, Texas Oak, Vasey Oak, and Live Oak on the property. |
Aerial view showing the preferred habitat area. |
Winter time makes it easy to see the abundance of oak and other hard woods on the property. |
Another species of concern for the property is the Indigo Snake. |
They like brushy habitat with holes (like armadillo holes) to hide in. |
PRESCRIBED CONTROL OF NATIVE, EXOTIC, AND FERAL SPECIES |
Control of native Juniper for management of habitat. |
Control of feral hogs for management of habitat. |
picture coming soon |
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Control of native porcupines for management of habitat. |
Destruction of Lead tree by porcupines. |
Control of white-tailed deer for management of habitat. |
Deer eat some of the plants that are important for species of concern. |