Non-native species of grass come up earlier in the spring than our native grasses or wildflowers. By burning annually when the non-natives are up about three inches I hope to set them back enough to allow the natives who are about to emerge to compete more vigorously. Burning also helps keep brush from encroaching.
I am impressed...the fire looks like it is really burning the way the photos fade in and out. Very effective...
ReplyDeleteI would imagine you remember the first time they burned the field out back of 736?!