Prescribed Fires Promote Long-Term Preservation of Texas Grasslands
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
The effects of burning on rangelands have long been debated. Although it is desirable to remove woody plants and invasive species, fire may also eliminate the native grasses that are important for raising cattle. Studying the effects of burning over a span of years can inform land managers how rangelands will respond to this type of management.