Smooth brome (Bromus inermis) is widespread in our area and is one of the most difficult species to get rid of. Several characteristics are particularly significant: Cool season grass that…

Preserving the tallgrass prairie Kansas http://www.ksfire.org Leads to a page with a 29 min YouTube video Focus is on use of fire by private landowners Nice that they call their…

Research work and restoration work are often in conflict. It is the purpose of this note to make a plea for the application of common sense in the selection of…

Bur oaks are very resistant to damage by fire. However, they do age and the trunks do get hollow, opening them up to fire damage. In our savanna burn of…

Last Sunday we had very favorable weather and a great crew and got almost all of our remaining burns finished. See this post for the earlier burn. Burn crew getting…

After we finished our large south-slope burn on Saturday, we did several  planted prairies nearby. Due to the weather and the lush fuel, these burns took more time/people than the…

The weather finally cooperated and we were able to accomplish a large south-slope burn on Saturday March 29, 2014.  However, the burn did not go the way I had anticipated. After…

Just now, before our savanna burns begin, is a good time to observe the results of long-term restoration work. The photo shows how clear and clean our White Oak Savanna…

Burn weather will eventually come and we have to be ready. The south-facing slope is always our first burn because it dries out early. This year requires some careful planning…

Although small, the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a feisty bird that throws its weight around with fierce intensity. It's one of the most colorful birds of prey. I've always loved…