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    Grassland Management With Prescribed Fire

    Posted February 16, 2023
    Source
    University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension
    Author
    James Stubbendieck, Professor, Grassland Ecology; Jerry Volesky, Extension Range and Forage Specialist; and John Ortmann, Director of Science and Stewardship, The Nature Conservancy, Niobrara Project Office
    About This Report / White Paper

    This publication provides an overview of the use of fire in grassland management. It describes the history and importance of fire in the grassland ecosystem, how plants respond to fire, and the uses and potential benefits of prescribed fire.  It summarizes fire planning and legal and safety considerations and provides guidance on special uses of fire.

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