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Reestablishing
Pastures and Hay Meadows - Selecting
forage species for reestablishment after fire
There are a
number of alternative goals and methods for replanting a burned
meadow or pasture.
On many public
lands, federal or state agencies are responsible for restoration
with native species of grasses, forbs and shrubs. On private lands,
a producer may elect to renovate using native plants, or monocultures
or mixtures of any number of improved forage species. Native plants
are generally slow to establish, but are adapted for long-term survival
at a specific site. Introduced plants are generally quicker to establish,
and can provide earlier productivity and stabilization.
NOTE:
Regardless
of whether native or introduced species are used, there are
several factors to consider in selecting a forage species
or cultivars for reseeding after a destructive fire. |
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differ in their adaptation, establishment, productivity and
persistence, and planting decisions should be made appropriately.
Brief descriptions of several forage species are shown in Table
2. |
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