Guidelines for Managing California’s Hardwood Rangelands

Guidelines Hardwood Ranges coverCalifornia’s oak woodlands are our most biologically diverse broad habitat; covering 10% of the state. With 80% in private ownership the key to preserving California’s iconic oak woodlands is primarily in private hands. This guide will help landowners and managers of hardwood rangeland properties develop management plans that maintain the profitability of their properties while preserving the ecological values provided by their land.

Jointly published by the UC Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program, California Department of Fish and Game, and California Department of Forestry. Spiral bound.

A series of 2-hour webinars based on this publication was presented in 2011.

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