Dr. Sandra Rideout-Hanzak, research scientist with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and Associate Professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, discussed habitat management of white-tailed deer. She addressed:
Using prescribed fire to achieve optimal browse levels
Effects of fire on browse and forbs
Effects of burning at different times of year (seasons of burn)
Dr. John Briggs discusses the role of eastern redcedar in grassland degradation. This talk is part of a workshop to understand the problem of juniper encroachment in the Great Plains. Juniper Workshop (4 of 4)
Dr. Larry Sanders discussed economic tradeoffs, incentives, and externalities associated with juniper encroachment and treatment. This talk is part of a workshop to understand the problem of juniper encroachment in the Great Plains. Juniper Workshop (3 of 4)
Dr. Dirac Twidwell discussed the role of fire regime and prescribed fire in controlling eastern redcedar. his talk is part of a workshop to understand the problem of juniper encroachment in the Great Plains. Juniper Workshop (2 of 4)
Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf provided an overview of juniper ecology in the Great Plains for a workshop focused on understanding the expansion of junipers in the region. Juniper Workshop (1 of 4)
Randall Roy of the Missouri Department of Conservation discussed the use of prescribed fire on the Drury-Mincy conservation area during a Missouri State University Biology Department seminar.
In this presentation, Eric Ward discussed several types of injuries or medical emergencies that could occur during prescribed fire or similar operations. He focused on areas in which a lay rescuer can make a difference by those things they do — or do not do — or those emergencies in which current medical knowledge has improved our ability to aid those in need.