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The Post Oak Savannah is a unique habitat in Texas. There are several steps to restore it and benefit a variety of plants and animals.

For more information on the Post Oak Savannah go to:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land...

To find your local TPWD Biologist go to:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/habi...

00:00- introduction
00:17- restoration takes many year
00:23- fire suppression created brush intrusion
00:38- post oak savannah as transition between prairies and forests
00:58- first step, mechanical removal of brush
01:48- second step, herbicide treatment
01:55- third step, possible native grass reseeding
02:20- fourth step, prescribed fire
02:55- visit to site 4 months after burn, present regrowth
03:23- burns creates space for plants to grow
03:37- rare pants emerge from seed bank, Centerville brazos-mint
04:21- area cleared but canopy too dense, needs thinning
04:48- area cleared and canopy reduced to proper levels to allow plants to grow
05:20- post oak savannahs support a variety of wildlife
05:42- restoration supports recovery of endangered Houston toad
05:54- counties in Texas eligible for restoration
06:21- TPWD and USFWS can provide 50-75% cost share to landowners
06:30- if a landowner is interested, contact local TPWD biologist