Episode 40: Igniting Change: Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Habitat

Call of the Outdoors

Mar 06 2024 | 00:51:20

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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, 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: Resources: Learn more about how the Pennsylvania Game Commission uses prescribed fire. Check out our interactive online...

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Episode 40: Igniting Change: Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Habitat

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