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<br />' J <br />V <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 '~'~ <br />~r: <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />' / <br />.~ <br />(~ f~ I~ '~ 1 J !' <br />a1ka11 sacaton and western wheatgrass dec~casc :utd sal~p,rass, scdEc <br />and rush increase. <br />ManagemenC of vcgutatiun on this so11 should be based un taking half <br />and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding nn this <br />site is difficult and costly since numerous tillage practices are <br />required to eliminate the saltgrass sod. Switcligrass, western wheatgrass, <br />alkali sacaton, tall wheatgrass and tall fescue arc suitable for seeding. <br />For successful seeding a clean, firm seedbed -- usually requires more <br />than one year to eliminate the saltgrass sod -- and a grass drill <br />should be used. Early spring seeding has proven must successful. <br />Idetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilise these areas. The <br />availability of n,oisturc due to the wetness of t}iis soil allows pro- <br />duction of wetland plants that provide nesting and protective cover, as <br />well as some food fur waterfowl. The luxtapnsl[iun of this soil to <br />irrigated cropland areas where wildlife obtain much of their food, <br />along with [lie cover provided, make [his soil valuable [u both wetland <br />and openland wildlife. <br />Openland wildlife, especially pheasants, use these areas for cover and <br />nesting, vliile they also provide excellent cover for deer vhen found <br />in ai-cas inliabi[ed by deer. <br />Management for wildlife would include prevention of overgrazing by <br />livestock, protection from unplanned fire, and prevention of drainage. <br />k'lure livestock are present, these valuable wildlife areas should be <br />fenced to prevent unwanted encroachment and overuse by livestock. <br /> <br />1 <br />