We continue our conversation with forestry experts Michael Bain with co-host Dean Brandt and host Kix Nelson. This time, we dive deep into prescribed burns and their essential role in land and wildlife management.
Please Note Kix experienced some technical difficulties during his portion of video recording. The audio turned out fine, but his video didn’t capture. Michael and Dean’s video is available, so please bear with us while Kix is speaking.
In This Episode:
The importance of prescribed burns in prairie and woodland ecosystems
How fire helps regenerate native plant species
The role of fire in supporting oak and hickory forests
Prescribed burns as a tool for invasive species control
How landowners can safely conduct prescribed fires
Fire intervals and their impact on habitat restoration
Lessons learned from real-world prescribed burns
Chapters:
[00:00:00] Introduction to Episode 19
[00:00:41] What is a Prescribed Fire?
[00:01:42] Benefits of Fire in Woodland Areas
[00:03:13] How Oaks and Hickories Survive Fires
[00:07:50] Fire and Wildlife – Impact on Deer, Turkey & More
[00:14:17] Using Fire to Combat Invasive Species
[00:19:06] Preparing Land for Its First Prescribed Burn
[00:23:00] Safety and Best Practices for Controlled Burns
[00:28:06] Case Studies and Lessons from the Field
[00:30:03] The Accidental Burn That Changed Everything
[00:42:00] Final Thoughts and Call to Action
