2016 Lone Star Land Steward: Pecore Farm

Post Oaks and Prairies: Pecore Farm
Fayette County, Texas
Albert and Wilda Pecore, Owners/Managers
Bert Pecore wasn’t always a conservationist. He let cattle overgraze the land and overworked the soil. However, he changed his ways 10 years ago, after having already owned his ranchlands for 51 years. By implementing sustainable wildlife and habitat management practices, Pecore and his wife restored their 196-acre ranch in Fayette County to its native grassland glory. Wildlife populations, including deer and a number of migratory birds, are thriving.
The Pecores consistently employ conservation management techniques, including designating and fencing specific conservation areas, introducing and nurturing cover forage crops, developing the soil by preventing plowing and tilling, rotational grazing and culling invasive cedar and mesquite trees. Pecore Farm is in a conservation easement, which will ensure the protection of this special property into the future.
For more information: http://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward/

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