Prescribed fire is nothing new - Native Americans used controlled burns to boost berry production and draw in wildlife for centuries.
Chief Land Manager Dr. Scott Bearer and Land Management Supervisor Steve Ferreri join host Matt Morrett to explain the value of this management tool to wildlife and their habitats throughout Pennsylvania.
Learn how prescribed fire is fundamentally different from wildfire, and how it ultimately benefits wild turkey nesting, creates woody browse for healthy deer populations, and uses drone technology to efficiently target pockets of land.
Episode Highlights:
• Wildfire versus prescribed fire
• History and evolution of prescribed fire in Pennsylvania
• Safe burn plan parameters and objectives
• Timing and necessary conditions for a prescribed fire
• Impact of prescribed fire on turkeys, deer, and other wildlife
• Three types of habitats and how prescribed fire can benefit each
• Technology and tools the PGC uses for prescribed fires
Resources:
Learn more about how the Pennsylvania Game Commission uses prescribed fire.
Check out our interactive online map of upcoming prescribed fires.
Sign up for prescribed fire notifications in your county.
Follow your region’s Facebook page for more local updates.
Find more details on the Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Program. The first 3-day workshop is anticipated for August 2024.
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