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native plant species on the property will provide a greater diversity and density of wildlife than any
feeder will, in most cases.
Water quality and quantity may be a greater challenge to restore and protect than shelter or food.
Animals need water, and it is tempting to simply allow livestock access to the water directly. This practice,
however, will often degrade riparian habitat and foul water quality. One of the best things you can do to
protect your water is to divert some of the water away from the natural supply point to water livestock.
Collecting available rainwater in tanks and guzzlers and slowing the flow of rainwater off of your property
will also help. There are many methods available now for rainwater harvesting. Earthen dams, strategically
placed barriers and the planting of native plants that control erosion will slow water flow, allow the
water to infiltrate into the soil and help to conserve water for both plants and wildlife while retaining
water supplies for livestock. Diversity biologists responsible for your county can provide consultation
on native erosion control plants that protect soil quality while protecting the diversity on your property.
Some brush species, like salt cedar, eastern red cedar and mesquite, have a reputation for using a lot of
water, which may or may not be justified. The removal of some brush to allow more grass will improve
both range and habitat quality. This does not justify removing all brush from the property (see shelter
discussions above), but judicious thinning and control can be beneficial.
LIVESTOCK GRAZING is an important tool for effective maintenance of quality wildlife habitat. In
order to maintain plant diversity, the livestock on your range should be kept to appropriate stocking
levels and regularly rotated to different pastures so that the habitat will be able to support both
grazing and browsing species without damaging the rangeland. This practice will reduce the probability
of habitat degradation and loss of diversity.
For more assistance in maintaining your property in a way that will enhance and protect
wildlife habitat, you can contact the Wildlife Diversity Program at (512) 389-4644 or
your county diversity or technical guidance biologists. These individuals can be found
through www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/technical guidance/biologists/.
Assistance can also be found through the Texas AgriLife Extension Service county
extension offices.
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