Brush Piles
From Fins, Fur, and Feathers by Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts
March 10, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 63
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of burning brush piles on wildlife and ecosystems.
Fire is an important tool for rangeland and wildlife habitat management, but how does burning large brush piles impact native wildlife? Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the effects of burning brush piles on landscapes, ecosystems and wildlife, and characteristics of brush piles that can affect their cover value for different species. Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html Watch the podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@KSEWildlife
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Joe Gerken, Dr. Drew Ricketts
Topics covered
- wildlife habitat management
- burning brush piles
- ecosystems
- native wildlife
- landscape management
Keywords
- fire management
- brush piles
- wildlife
- habitat
- ecosystem effects
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kansas State University
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