Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan A wealth of rare, threatened and endangered resources.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Significant threats that require active and adaptive management.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Chapter 1: Overarching goals and objectives, adaptive management framework. Extensive background literature review and synthesis. Research needed. Information and management issues common to the GJPE.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Chapter 2: Wilcox Chapter 1: Overarching goals and objectives, adaptive management framework. Extensive background literature review and synthesis. Research needed. Information and management issues common to the GJPE.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Chapter 2: Wilcox Chapter 3: Jepson Chapter 1: Overarching goals and objectives, adaptive management framework. Extensive background literature review and synthesis. Research needed. Information and management issues common to the GJPE.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Chapter 2: Wilcox Chapter 3: Jepson Chapter 4: CCER Chapter 5: BSMU Chapter 1: Overarching goals and objectives, adaptive management framework. Extensive background literature review and synthesis. Research needed. Information and management issues common to the GJPE.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Chapter 2: Wilcox Chapter 3: Jepson Chapter 4: CCER Chapter 5: BSMU Chapter ?: Future Chapter 1: Overarching goals and objectives, adaptive management framework. Extensive background literature review and synthesis. Research needed. Information and management issues common to the GJPE.

Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Greater Jepson Prairie Ecosystem Regional Management Plan Chapter 2: Wilcox Chapter 3: Jepson Chapter 4: CCER Chapter 5: BSMU Chapter ?: Future Chapter 1: Overarching goals and objectives, adaptive management framework. Extensive background literature review and synthesis. Research needed. Information and management issues common to the GJPE. Parcel-Specific Chapters 2-?: Focus on current site conditions and parcel-specific needs. Prescribe fire and grazing regimes. Prioritize weed control activities. Identify specific restoration opportunities. Deal with parcel specific needs.

Chapter 1: Framework Introduction and background Environmental setting physical & biological setting Management plan overview goals and objectives, adaptive management Infrastructure maintenance Vegetation management phytomass management (fire, grazing, mowing) invasive species control (7↑ & 5↓ priority species) thorough review of known control methods ecologically appropriate recommendations

Chapter 1: Framework Wildlife management mosquito abatement, predator control Restoration opportunities overview Resources monitoring existing monitoring, required monitoring Management research needs phytomass management invasive species control restoration projects Public outreach, education & access General management summary

Chapter 2: Wilcox Ranch Parcel specific overview Infrastructure maintenance Vegetation management burning and grazing prescriptions prioritized invasive species control implement control studies Resource monitoring required and recommended Restoration and enhancement Implementation and reporting

Chapter 3: Jepson Prairie Similar to Wilcox Ranch but tailored to site conditions grazing, weeds, restoration, etc. Additional considerations relationship with UC academic research projects grazing research projects ongoing monitoring projects docent program issues associated with being a well known site with little public access control

Chapter 4-?: Other Parcels Will follow the same template as Wilcox Ranch and Jepson Prairie management prescriptions, restoration opportunities, and maintenance issues to be based on current conditions Management Plan Summary This RMP is a framework, not a recipe book based on the principals of adaptive management consolidates current knowledge, but we don’t know everything assesses each parcel to prioritize site specific actions requires periodic reassessment to incorporate new information

Management Research Needs Vegetation management research sheep, cattle or mixed herds two+ consecutive burns long-term clopyralid studies summer glyphosate treatments lippia invasiveness & control additional invasive control studies Solano grass restoration What’s missing? wildlife management issues? other items?

Solano Land Trust Questions Should we be specifically managing for wildlife? Are there keystone species that regulate the plant/animal communities? Are there specific species to monitor as indicators of ecosystem health? What is the impact of herbicides/fire on pollinators and ground nesting birds? How does grazing impact wildlife and visa versa? Are there opportunities for additional mitigation on the parcels? Are there inappropriate mitigation projects? Are there known cyclic patterns that occur (e.g. seven year grasshopper cycles)?

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