Prairie fire

Multi-year studies by Kansas State University researchers show that patch burning of the tallgrass prairie can be effective at controlling invasive plant species and improve forage quality for cattle. Plus, they say, it helps offset carbon emissions.

It is April and in Kansas on the prairies that means that this grass is starting to green up and... Ranchers are lighting it up. My Father-in-law is usually my partner in lighting fires and putting them out. This is not something we take lightly. We go fully prepared to take care of things if the wind or other factors change the fire plan. Every well planned fire has a "Fire Boss" which is usually The Farmer on our place. He has lots of jobs: Makes sure the neighbors are notified that we…

A prescribed fire on a Texas Coastal Prairie

The attractive green bronze foliage of Carex “Prairie Fire” erupts into colour like burning embers

Omaha-based freelance photographer James Nedres photographed the Springtime prairie fires in Kansas' Flint Hills. The Pyro in you wants to see the rest, admit it! It's ok, take a peek...

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Prior to European settlement, fire was a primary driver of prairie health across the Midwest. Post settlement, a lack of fire allowed trees to invade the prairie, rendering habitat unsuitable for many prairie dependant plant and wildlife species. Today, experts conduct prescribed fires in order to restore and maintain our remaining prairie areas. These carefully planned burns are timed and lit under very specific conditions to meet a predetermined objective. Prescribed fire can be used to…

"Burning of the Prairie" Konza Prairie, Kansas. Like, comment or share to vote! The top 10 photos will advance to the final rounds!

Spring burning of the Flint Hills, along Four Mile Creek Road, southwest of Council Grove, Kansas. Part of the prairie ecosystem, fire has been a prime player in the evolution of the prairie grasses. The grasses benefit because the fire suppresses the growth of new trees.

Prairie Fire and Sunflowers

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Regular fires are essential for protecting what remains of the grasslands from a stealthy invader: trees.

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Colorado Prairie. West of La Junta.

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Some people try to punish themselves for their sins. They do not stand on the promises of forgiveness and Christ's propitiation. "Many years ago, a father and his daughter were walking through the grass on the Canadian prairie. In the distance, they saw a prairie fire, and they realized that it would soon engulf them. The father knew there was only one way of escape: They would quickly begin a fire right where they were and burn a large patch of grass. When the huge fire drew near, they then…