Prescribed Fire
Hello, my name is Vaughn Reed, and I love conducting prescribed burns
One of the many things that I have learned since arriving at the Noble Research Institute is that prescribed burns are a big thing out here.
Early brush control lessens future problems
Woody plants are encroaching rangelands in the Southern Great Plains.
Monitoring thatch prevents fire creep
Fire creep in the context of prescribed burning can be defined as unnoticed smoldering of plant material that is thought to be extinguished. The buildup of thatch along the fireline can cause fire to "creep" across the firebreak, which can result in an escaped fire.
Cross Timbers management creates wildlife habitat
Understanding the habitat requirements for the animals you want to promote and manage is key to providing a good wildlife habitat.
Nature manages native plant communities
Several things drive native plant communities: sunlight, soils, water, herbivory, fire and rest. We could learn a few things by paying attention.
Breeding Cows and Burning Bushes
My first week at the Noble Research Institute has flown by and has been packed with meeting new people, learning about a new state and settling into my summer home in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Growing-season prescribed burns offer many benefits
Burns conducted during the summer months can be very beneficial for improving wildlife habitat, livestock forage and brush management.
Drip torches facilitate effective prescribed burns
If I could have only four tools to conduct prescribed burns or fight wildfires, they would be matches, a drip torch, an accurate weather forecast and a power sprayer with a water tank transported by a vehicle.
Management associations support regional improvement
Currently, 17 associations exist in Oklahoma for prescribed burning, and more will be formed with assistance from the Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association.
Fundamentals of Fire
Noble Research Institute researchers demonstrate that prescribed fire can play an important role in managing pasture and wildlife habitat.