Some of my grassland is entered in the Federal Grassland Reserve. Rules that govern this include; no tillage, grazing is permitted and haying is also, after July 15. A local farmer hays 50% of it each year. That activity keeps the thatch from too much accumulation. When the grass is baled that will provide access for me to pick rocks and cut cedars.
The July 15th date is to give time for pheasant broods to hatch. During the nesting season I do not allow Kaia to run freely in the grass to protect the nests. Soon she'll have the opportunity to run while I look for rocks and cedars. Pheasant broods are beginning to appear, though I have yet to see any.
Thistles, rocks, cedars and pocket gophers are the vexation of grasslands. Perhaps I shouldn't complain as my work with them keeps me off the street. 😊
Takk for alt,
Al
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Saw some wrapped in white plastic; they looked like huge marshmallows! 😊
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