Noble Research Institute offers advice on Prescribed Burns
How Summer Prescribed Burns Can Be A Safe And Efficient Way To Regenerate Grazing Lands
Learn how prescribed burns during the growing season can help restart nature’s clock by improving forage quality and wildlife habitat while managing brush encroachment at the same time.
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“Try to mimic what the historical fire frequency was in your area,” Smith says, as a good place to start.
In a similar sense, the prescribed burning of native rangelands rejuvenates the land for it to come back stronger than before. Steven Smith, a Noble Research Institute wildlife and fisheries consultant, says it is an excellent tool to restart nature’s clock. When the area grows back, the new growth is not only more nutrient-dense, but it is also more palatable for livestock and wildlife. Burning is also a relatively economical approach to brush management when compared to other options.
