Ponds and Fire

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of prescribed burning in managing pond ecosystems and rangeland.

Many stakeholders use fire to manage their rangeland, but it can also be part of a complete management plan for ponds and waterways. On this episode, Joe and Drew share some insight into the ways that prescribed burning can help foster a healthy pond ecosystem and things to watch out for for any upcoming burns. 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: Joe Gerken, Drew Ricketts

Topics covered

• pond management
• prescribed burning
• ecosystem health
• rangeland management
• wildlife management

Keywords

• ponds
• fire management
• ecosystem
• prescribed burning
• wildlife management
• rangeland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas State University, Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program

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