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Unforeseen Consequences: Cattle Grazing Reveals Non-Native Species Issues
The chapter explores how removing cattle for conservation purposes unveiled challenges with non-native species in California grasslands. It emphasizes the need for management strategies beyond grazing to address naturalized non-native species and maintain biodiversity. The discussion touches on the economic incentives of cattle grazing versus other management methods like prescribed fire and the potential benefits of using cattle to manage specific plant populations.