Woodland owners have a new resource available for learning more about the benefits of “prescribed fire.”
“Prescribed fire,” also called a “controlled burn,” is a valuable management tool that can help woodland owners meet their objectives for timber production, wildlife habitat and improvements in general appearance. The right fire at the right time can reduce the risk of wildfires; minimize the spread of pest insects and disease; provide forage for game; recycle nutrients back into the soil; promote the growth of new trees, wildflowers and other plants; provide easier access to woodland property.
Plans for “prescribed burning” consider temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, conditions for the dispersal of smoke and the safety of the public.
To access this video, please visit http://go.ncsu.edu/readext?598071.