Tamarack Destruction

[Steven Mlodinow]

As a FYI
The west portion of Tamarack, where the Bells Vireos breed, is open to cattle grazing, with much damage already inflicted upon undergrowth. The wisdom of CDOW strikes again

Steven Mlodinow
Longmont

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[Matt Rodgers]

Steve, thanks for bringing this up; even if rotational grazing is in the conservation plan for the ranch, perhaps CPW would be open to restricting grazing in areas that are important to these birds and others? A phone call or a letter from our ornithological societies might go a long way in getting a change made in these practices..??

All the best, Matt Rodgers

[Joe Roller]

CPW set up a channel for communication with birders and other naturalists a couple of years ago,

the "CPW Roundtable" Many birding organizations attend, but in my personal opinion, CPW has

never been in the listening mode, but rather uses the group as a conduit for information from CPW. And with turnover of CPW leadership, Roundtable meetings are on hold, as I understand it. 

Grazing at Tamarack Ranch is a perfect topic for Roundtable, and I will not wait for a subsequent meeting, but will try to make contact soon to learn more about the issue and try to have some input. Follow-up will follow if I manage to follow through.

Joe Roller, Denver area birder

On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 6:08 AM Matt Rodgers <mattro...@gmail.com> wrote:

Steve, thanks for bringing this up; even if rotational grazing is in the conservation plan for the ranch, perhaps CPW would be open to restricting grazing in areas that are important to these birds and others? A phone call or a letter from our ornithological societies might go a long way in getting a change made in these practices..??

All the best, Matt Rodgers

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[Charles Hundertmark]

Learning more as Joe proposes is a good first step. An important question might be what is the hierarchy of rights on the ranch? Does CPW own the land or lease it? What is the history of grazing rights? This is an area where we need to tread carefully before getting at odds with other users. Generally, hunting and/or fishing are the primary purposes for which SWAs are established. Tamarack Ranch is one SWA where wildlife watching is promoted as an additional public use. CPW is to be appreciated for welcoming birders to that beautiful piece of wildlife habitat. 

Chuck Hundertmark

Lafayette, CO

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[Matt Rodgers]

Agreed, Chuck as being informed and going in with a cooperative attitude with some possible solutions in mind is always a good M.O.. Just a thought but perhaps temporary electric cattle fencing around the areas of concern in breeding season could be at least a temporary solution with volunteer support provided by one or more of the local or ornithologist groups?

Matt Rodgers