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Alberta Grasslands: Where The Buffalo Roam Again

Alberta Grasslands: Where The Buffalo Roam Again

Canada’s prairie grasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Raising bison in their natural habitat will help to preserve this precious resource for generations to come. This post, originally published on Ducks Unlimited Canada’s website talks about how ranchers and DUC work together to conserve native prairie grassland and bring bison back at the Shell Buffalo Hills Conservation Ranch.

In 2013, DUC—in partnership with Shell—purchased the 6,238 acre (2,524 hectare) ranch to conserve the native grassland habitat and wetland basins. Despite its protected habitat status, the land—along with adjoining crown land—serves as a working ranch. Randle owns or has under lease 13,400 acres (5,423 hectares), which includes four sections (2,560 acres) of the Shell Buffalo Hills Conservation Ranch on which he runs the bison and 1,000 head of cattle on the crown land. Randle’s lease with DUC is a perfect example of partnership that bodes well for the future of the area says Ashley Rawluk, DUC conservation programs specialist.

“We have the same goals around water and grass management which are complementary to each other’s operations. On this type of hilly and undulating plain, we find lots of potholes and depressions that hold water. Some of these are permanent wetlands while some hold water temporarily. This works well for both livestock herds and wildlife.”

Also important to note, says Rawluk, is that much of the ranch is unbroken native Prairie, a threatened ecosystem in the prairies. The Shell Buffalo Hills Conservation Ranch has some 4,130 acres (1,671 hectares) of native fescue grasslands, in addition to areas of tame hay land.

“A lot of the surrounding landscape has been converted to crops,” says Rawluk. “Working together with landowners to secure and conserve this large continuous track of native grassland prevents it from being lost to grain and oilseed cropping practices in the future.”

Partnerships that help grassland habitat and ranchers

About 800 natural wetland basins dot the landscape across Shell Buffalo Hills Conservation Ranch. That, along with native grasslands, makes it a natural fit for bison and cattle.

Randle signed two separate leases with DUC. Under one, the bison roam the north half of the ranch. With the other, Randle’s yearling cattle are haying and grazing on the south part of the ranch.

“Protecting the grass and the wetland areas, and managing how it’s grazed, is a top priority for us. So working with Ducks has been great. They’ve been a good partner,” says Randle. “The plan is to have something that is sustainable for our children, for the bison and cattle, and for the wildlife and waterfowl, for years and years to come.”

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