Tag: prescribed fires

May 2, 2022

WSB: Prescribed fire may not pose risk to bobwhite quail

When done correctly, prescribed fires may not threaten bobwhite quail nest success. Prescribed burns are often used for land management and wildlife conservation, and often take place during the spring...

April 5, 2021

Prescribed fires boost snake diversity in longleaf pine forests

Flames and snakes don’t just go well together on motorcycle decals and heavy metal album covers. According to new research, prescribed fires every few years in longleaf pine forests in...

September 24, 2018

Does prescribed sagebrush burning follow science or dogma?

Prescribed fire is often presented as a savior of wildlife and their habitats, restoring ecosystems and protecting landscapes from catastrophic wildfires. However, for greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and many sagebrush...