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If you go for a hike at the Pismo Preserve over the next few months, you may come across a herd of cattle grazing the rangeland area of the preserve to eat invasive weeds such as black mustard, help restore the diversity of native plant life and reduce the risk of wildfire.
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County helps manage the Pismo Preserve and is partnering with Cal Poly’s range manager to use more than 50 of his personal cattle to graze the land.
Cal Poly Range Manager Aaron Lazanoff said recent wildfires have increased awareness of the need for mitigation and introducing the cows is a good fire prevention strategy.
Pismo Preserve now open daily and hundreds are hiking new trails
PISMO BEACH, Calif. - It s a hike that takes your breath away before you break a sweat. There are 11 miles of trails in the Pismo Preserve, but you only need to go a few hundred yards to see what makes it unique. Panoramic ocean views abound across the 880 acres of protected open space. It s amazing, Jedd Hasay said while out hiking on a warm Saturday afternoon. It s awesome, Ally Hasay quickly agreed.
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County purchased the land in 2014 and opened it in January of 2020 at a cost of about 17 million dollars.
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2:03 After closing once again in December due to concerns about visitors not following COVID-19 public health guidelines, SLO County s Pismo Preserve is now reopened, but with limited hours.
Both locals and tourists are once again enjoying the trails at the Pismo Preserve after its reopening Monday, though finding a parking spot is proving tricky for some.
“I’m not surprised, because I think everyone should be out enjoying it, Bay Area vistor Jeannetter Tyler said. But it is full, it s exciting to see.”
It’s their first time checking out the Pismo Preserve for visitors Jeannette Tyler and Chuck Dobbs, who stopped along the coast after a business trip, looking for something open during the current shutdown.
Pismo Preserve reopens to the public Monday
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The San Luis Obispo County Land Conservancy re-opened the Pismo Preserve Monday.
The Preserve will be open on weekdays only until further notice to reduce crowds and avoid the busiest days.
Trails will be one-way only and the Land Conservancy recommends starting hikes off the range road to the south of the restrooms and kiosk.
Guests are required to have masks on them while on the trails and wear them when passing others.