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TOMALES POINT (2,781 acres) - This unit encompasses all of the land on Tomales Point north
of a fence from Tomales Bay to the Pacific Ocean (in place to create a Tule elk reserve.) It
supports grassland, mixed coyote brush scrub, and dense bush lupine stands at the northern tip of
the peninsula. In 1978, tule elk were reintroduced to Tomales Point, and the present herd size is
approximately 450 animals. Populations of ten plant species of management concern occur in
this FMU; six of these are federal Species of Concern and one, Point Reyes blennosperma
(Blennosperma nanum), is listed as rare by the state. The historic Pierce Ranch
Complex, which has grounds that support a variety of associated invasive non-native plants (e.g.,
eucalyptus, cape-ivy) is within this FMU.
Photo: Tule Elk by National Park Service
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