Missouri Ozarks Pond Transformation! EP #4 Burn it to the ground!

A neglected pond is revitalized in the Ozarks. This video explores the process of restoring a pond to its former glory, showcasing techniques and strategies for a thriving ecosystem.
Ep #4! Join us for our latest mini series from our new 575 acre Missouri Ozark's farm as I begin to tackle the severely overgrown and unloved pond on this beautiful Missouri Ozarks property. This will take some time and effort with my Bobcat E42 R2 series mini excavator so I will tackle in sequence for a new mini series, until I get things completed. Join us for the 4th episode of this ongoing Pond reclamation project mini series. This summer I've been clearing all of the decades old growth and woods from around this pond (the house pond) and as you'll see by the size of some of these locust trees it was really overgrown! Since then I've cleared more than half of the wooded overgrowth, built a small swimming/sunning beach and have been letting the slash piles dry up some. So today it's time to burn it down! If you'd like to catch the first 3 episodes here are the video links:
MISSOURI POND TRANSFORMATION EP1: CLEARING BIG TREES:
• Missouri Ozarks Pond T...
MISSOURI POND TRANSFORMATION EP2:
• Missouri Ozarks Pond T...
EP3 BUILDING THE BEACH:
• Complete Missouri pond...
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[@photocontrol]

Looks good after burning the brush piles!

[@markbergman7012]

I truly love me a little burn pile. So satisfying.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Roger that! Especially when it lights! :)

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

that pond is taking shape. Your making it look awesome

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along!

[@michaelsilva8854]

Well done sir ! Garden Gnome approves! The other option is a big wood chipper but who wants to feed one of those things for lots of hrs 🧙🏻‍♂️

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

lol I agree on the wood chipper! Loads of extra work! Thanks buddy happy Saturday

[@JohnSchneemann-cc6yf]

That will come back nice and green with a little rain.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Yeah I can't wait to finish it up! Getting closer each time though. Thanks

[@RandallOlson-o6z]

come on Kapper, your great at doing your resourcing. study the burn as its one of the best thing you can do to restore land that has not been managed. Just saying you got this

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Yes I totally understand it is a great tool. I just worry about burning more than I am trying too! lol. I will likely do some more and get with Phil too I know he's burning this spring. Thanks

[@justingoff1776]

That tank dam looks way better than it did several months back. Keep those brush piles small when you when plan on burning, lot less stress on you for sure.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Roger that! Looking forward to more progress but now its rainy!!! ughhh.. But hey at least we got a few nice days!

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Those brush burners are nice

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Yes sir for sure! Wish I'd bought it 10 years ago! lol

[@jefffrancis6824]

Progress !!!

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Roger that! Gonna be sweet when it all gets done!

[@bobpaterson1845]

Good clean up job there 💪 burning can put a lot of good into the land behind it 👍 over here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 burning was a regular occurrence until government put a stop to it surprise surprise 🙄😡 stay safe and well 👍

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

yeah I hear that. Burning is a good practice for sure for forests and woodlands and fields! Cheers!

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

That torch really worked well. I should get one of those.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Yeah I wish I'd have got one sooner!!

[@clarkwheeler8764]

Dont know if you're going to put any acres into natural regen, but you'll want to control burn it every few years to keep the vegetation managed. And once you remove and thin the overstory and mid story of your woods acres, it will be time to control burn them. So use the dozer to make fire breaks, not to push brush over the edge of the rocks. You did good on this burn, and it gets addictive!!!

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Thanks man, it was pretty satisfying for sure :) I will probably get a blower pack for safety and yep I would like to burn all of our fields! But one step at at time.

[@derekrodd8955]

😂That rabbit is not happy with you Joe, did you see him checking out his brush pile going up in flames??

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

lol was wondering who'd see it first! Hey at least he didn't get burned up !!

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

One thing to note, generally speaking, if you don't burn those big piles of especially downed/cut trees and large limbs, they will tend to make home to alot of snakes in the future. Of course that can be a good thing or not. Snakes love piles of wood.

[@dustdevl1043]

I bought one of those burners at HF 20+ years ago. It's identical to yours, used it a lot.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

I love that tool! It's perfect for cleaning up brush! Wish I'd have bought one sooner! 65 today! I'll take it

[@johnkemp4370]

Keep a land plane on the back of your tractor to drive over flame. Also a 3pt hitch tandem disk does well driving over low flame

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Good idea. Wonder how my regular 3 pt 8' disc would do for that?

[@johnkemp4370]

@ it would amaze you. It turns the burning grasses under.

[@smokeeater8387]

I try to burn all of my fields. You do have to be cautious when doing it alone. I good backpack blower is handy to have on stand by in case it ever jumps your fire break. 👍🇺🇸

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Good call I think I may need to get a blower to be safe. I know our fields could really use a burn down! Thanks

[@Mariposaland]

If you buy a dozer, get a rake for the blade. It will make it much easier to push stuff around without pushing dirt into the pile.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Well we did buy the 655c but I don't know if they make an add on rake for the bucket?

[@Mariposaland]

@ If you google root rake for your machine you should be able to find one. At least it will give you one more thing to spend money on 😇. Good luck with your projects.

[@bduncan9724]

Satisfying...I dug holes and buried some of the big trunks that wouldnt burn.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Yeah I may be pushing the big trees to the woods! But it was a good burn project! Thanks

[@jamesburns4431]

All that ash is good for the ground, I like to burn off. And if you don't the piles of brush are always in the way...

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Yes I think it will eventually turn out great. I'll plant it with some clover and grass mix once it's done! I look forward to getting back after it. Thanks and take care

[@jimmaag4274]

I'm 22 miles north of CoMo and I don't think I could get a brushfire started with 50 gallons of diesel right now. I still have standing water everywhere.

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Well this one is on sloped ground so the water has run off. Been drying a few months too so that helped!

[@ryanfarmer5155]

Chain drag the whole burn area smooth and plant clover

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

I will definitely be planting it all again! Thanks man

[@Ned-p1y]

Where is all the snow

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

It was still icy under the burn piles! But it has been slowly melting!

[@jimkavalier2831]

Showoff... we are currently under a Burn ban here, no snow, very dry

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Dang. Still snow and ice in the shade here yet!