Prescribed Burning and Natural Areas Management
Online/Virtual
Native prairie, woodland and wetland landscapes benefit from periodic prescribed burning. But all sites, whether large or small, have specific situations that complicate the ability to conduct prescribed burns. This presentation will describe some of the benefits and challenges of prescribed burning as well as other management practices that are commonly used in the restoration and stewardship of our native habitats.
Speaker: ?Doug Dewitt -?Tallgrass Restorations project ecologist
?Doug?is in this line of work because he's truly passionate about it. Growing up in Ohio he spent?many childhood days playing?in the woodlands of his?grandparent's farm. He went on to?be educated in art and design taking his connection with nature with him. Nature illustrations during his Master's coursework ignited his desire to get more hands on.?Later he participated on his first prescribed burn and so began a future in ecological restoration.
?Families Welcome. No fee or registration required