DRIPPING LAND AND WILDLIFE

In the past couple of weeks, we ran articles on personal water-saving tips to survive this drought. But driving around some of these country roads, and watching thin livestock ramble around fields of dirt and rock, we were struck by the much bigger picture of the drought. We've heard heartbreaking reports of cattle dropping 100 pounds over just the past few months. There's no doubt we very much need (love and appreciate) folks like Dripping's Red Barn Beef and Pure Luck Farm and Dairy, but for some of us, holding on to our livestock has become an emotional and financial burden. Recently, we've had the good fortune to work with Plateau Land & Wildlife Management* here in Dripping Springs, and we're learning more about wildlife management plans and converting from Ag to Wildlife tax valuation. Of all the photographs we receive from readers, the overwhelming majority involve our Dripping land and wildlife (and if you haven't seen your photo posted yet it's because we're percolating on some ideas). Coming up, we'll definitely be talking more about our land and wildlife. Right now, we're working on having the Plateau biologists do an ongoing Q&A with us, so if you have any land or wildlife questions, send them along (driptips@gmail.com)!

*The Plateau website is undergoing renovation, but you can still click through and get to more information.

Photograph of a turkey hen sent in by Sharon and Ron Collier. The hen sat on the fence and just hung out while the Colliers enjoyed their morning coffee. 

Posted by DSBabble.com at Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:00 AM
Categories: dripping land and wildlife
Tags: dripping springs plateau land and wildlife wildlife tax valuation ag exemption
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  • Friday, July 24, 2009 12:09 AM Howard wrote:
    "Coming up, we'll definitely be talking more about our land and wildlife."

    Do it, Babble. If I can be of any assistance, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks, again, for all you do. --Howard
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