Grazing for Biodiversity
The diversity of soil types and trees present was a major attraction of the property. One of the reasons for this high level of diversity is the location of Coolatai at the confluence of several biogeographic zones. White box and iron bark are the dominant woodland species on the GO although 21 species of trees and 10 shrub species have been identified indicating the potential of the land to support a wide range of species.
The planned grazing regime adopted on the GO incorporates long periods of rest to enable pastures and all associated organisms to achieve their potential. Desirable plants have sufficient time to recover from a graze event and small animals, birds, reptiles and soil biota have long periods uninterrupted by the large grazers to progress their growth cycles and enhance their habitat condition.
The planned grazing regime adopted on the GO incorporates long periods of rest to enable pastures and all associated organisms to achieve their potential. Desirable plants have sufficient time to recover from a graze event and small animals, birds, reptiles and soil biota have long periods uninterrupted by the large grazers to progress their growth cycles and enhance their habitat condition.
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