Rancho Potrero grassland restoration via prescribed grazing
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Sheep will graze 50 acres of Rancho Potrero to knock back invasive annual grasses and restore native bunch grass habitat — a first for COSCA, funded by a state conservancy grant. The program could become a model for other grassland areas like Wildwood.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $55,000 per grazing season, covered by a Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant for two seasons.
Raptors, ground-nesting birds, native grasses, and residents who may enjoy watching the grazing operation.
Equestrians and trail users may face temporary detours and unfamiliar cattle nearby during the grazing period.
Mentions & discussions (2)
COSCA Board Meeting - Sep 16, 2026
Invasive annual grasses have crowded out native bunch grasses on 50 acres, hurting raptor habitat and adding fire fuel. About 90 cattle with satellite GPS collars will graze the area over four to five weeks, with some trail detours during the work.
COSCA Board Special Meeting - Apr 8, 2026
Sheep will graze 50 acres of Rancho Potrero to knock back invasive annual grasses and restore native bunch grass habitat — a first for COSCA, funded by a state conservancy grant. The program could become a model for other grassland areas like Wildwood.
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