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<br />t <br />H <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />r, <br />i <br /> <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />alkali saraton and western wheatgrass (lecirasc and siltl;rass, sedge <br />J and rush increase. <br />Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half <br />and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding on this <br />site is difficult and costly since numerous tillage practices are <br />required to eliminate the saltgrass sod. Switchgrass, western wheatgrass, <br />alkali saraton, ta)1 wheatgrass and tall fescue are 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 Eras.s dri.11 <br />should be used. Early spring seeding has proven most successful. <br /> <br />Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize these areas. The <br />availability of moisture due to the wetness of this soil allows pro- <br />duction of wetland plants that provide nesting and protective cover, as <br />well as some food for waterfowl. The itixtaposition of this soil to <br />irrigated cropland areas where wildlife obtain much of their food, <br />along with the cover provided, make this soil valuable to both wetland <br />and openland wildlife. <br />Openland wildlife, especially pheasants, use these areas for cover and <br />nesting, while they also provide excellent cover for deer when found <br />in areas inhabited by deer. <br />Management for wildlife would include prevcihtion of overgrazing by <br />livestock, protection from unplanned fire, and prevention of drainage. <br />Where livestock are present, these valuable wildlife areas should be <br />fenced to prevent unwanted encroachment and overuse by livestock. <br />