The LONGEST Prescribed Fire Study In North America!!

Dr. Marcus Lashley with the University of Florida deer lab is on location at Tall Timbers research station in NW Florida analyzing the Stoddard plots, named after Herbert Stoddard. The plots have been burned on different fire return intervals since 1960! He discusses the plant response based on the fire interval, forage availability in lbs/acre and the benefits of each interval for deer, turkey quail and other wildlife.
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[@gmatherly98]

I know myself and other grouse hunters have been campaigning hard for prescribed fires here in the southern Appalachian region. We grow more timber in our national forest in a day than we harvest in a year. We know these burns could drastically improve habitat for so many species. The sad part is, it is always misguided environmentalist with the same mission fighting us the hardest.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We understand the frustration there. We e wish more state agencies would implement prescribed fire throughout there states too!

[@bch5513]

Actually, following the data that would be novel wouldn't it. Vs "feelings"

[@Diego-nr9ze]

If they were real environmentalists they should be in support of prescribed burning, especially in land that is already used for resource management.

[@TomBTerrific]

Must remember environmental groups are not looking to improve what exists naturally. The see nature settings as the ideal answer anything that deviates from untouched by man diminishes what should be as defined by nature.

[@poopmissile69]

They burn these mnts every year, haven't seen a grouse in the past 10yrs.

[@larryworsley32]

One of the best videos on prescribed burning I have ever seen. Really makes it relatable when the different intervals are beside each other. I will use this information to improve my own land. Thank you

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We love to hear that! Glad you found it helpful!!

[@Tibbs_Farm]

Looking at that 60-year no-burn. Makes me realize that I may need to cut some fire lanes and start revitalizing my land. That looks like how my land looks,

[@alibobo2009]

Good luck with it! You'll be so glad you started.

[@HokeeFi]

great visual story, and take a way message.

[@gwa3185]

Thanks so much for this! I stumbled upon it today. Can't say that I've ever seen anything similar to it, comparing the various years and how those sections compare to each other....plus the controlled no burn area! When were the burns done and how long after the burns when you filmed this? As a wildlife biologist told me once, food plots are great, but you'll be hard pressed to create as much biomass with food plots as you can obtain from prescribed burns, no to mention the other benefits such as cover, soil improvement, etc.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Nailed it! Prescribed fire is one of the most underutilized habitat management technique, but we are trying to get good information out to people willing to hear it! The plots show were burned 3 months prior to filming!

[@marchhair01]

Thanks for sharing this vid. Very informative. I’ve been burning a bit but looks like I need to increase.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks for watching!

[@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272]

Well done. I’ve been looking for this information and stumbled upon it! Thanks!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Glad you found it!

[@admirableawesome2317]

wow. this is amazing.

[@steveleyden4239]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Struttinhoyt88]

Very good video.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you very much!

[@mikeedenfield4076]

Very interesting, thank you

[@danielslater4602]

Great video. Thank you.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickolaspeden5879]

Great information. This must be the study at fort brag.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

This study in on tall timber research station in north Florida!

[@thomasdailey4566]

Herbert Stoddard famous for bobwhite conservation.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

@@thomasdailey4566 Correct!

[@timfahrenbrink6830]

Great video. Is there any noticeable difference in tick population?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Yes. There is actually a few studies that show pretty significant decrease in tick populations on sites that are regularly burned!

[@SFROutdoors]

What would it look like if you burned the no burn today? Ie how would you burn an unmanaged plot

[@Whitetail_Properties]

It would be difficult. We would probably have to do some TSI or thin the canopy to get some sunlight in the stand and increase fuel loads. If it is a hardwood stand there could be enough fuel to carry a fire and in conjunction with TSI you could get that stand on a burn cycle.

[@TomBTerrific]

Interesting study. It is easy to see the differences between the time lines of prescribed burns. Thank you for sharing. What part of Florida was this study performed? Do they practice prescribed burns out west? I realize the climate is significantly different and much drier during the seasons.

[@JamesG1126]

Antifa sets a lot of fires in the west.

[@blueridgepics]

8:10 In the section that hasn't been burned since 1960, where are the 63 year old maturing trees that should be there? There are none. It's mostly saplings and scrub. Has this area been clear-cut recently.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

There were some large more mature trees in the unburned section. It has not been clear cut recently.

[@tommyhunter1817]

It would be cool to see this mixed with a varied burn season interval (growing vs dormant). Ie, what would a 1, 2, and 3 year interval look like if done in August.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Agreed. Would be cool to compare the two.

[@tommyhunter1817]

@@Whitetail_Properties I would assume much better control of hardwoods even on a three year cycle and more broadleafs in the ground cover.

[@dylanthrall5657]

Any tips I got 2acres behind my house I hunt and one naighbour who's land ends on the wood line he owns a acre and a half and lives on it he shoots all the time and the other naighbours who own the woods connected run dogs

[@Whitetail_Properties]

That is a tough situation. Maybe talk with your neighbors and see if you can come to an agreement on shooting/running dogs during hunting season.

[@frankiekipper6641]

We have a farm in Central Kentucky and it was timbered about 4-5 years ago and the thorn bushes and thickets have taken over real bad. The turkey have about left and it is real hard to hunt deer. Is there professionals in our area to help with a controlled burns. I payed to have a guys to come in and use a brush eater to create food plots. I would appreciate all the help I can. Thanks

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We would start by reaching out to your local farm service or NRCS office. They can get you started in the right direction. Some states offer programs for prescribed fire others offer courses/assistance for prescribed fire - just make a few phone calls and you should be on your way.

[@frankiekipper6641]

Thanks

[@eyeofreason]

It wasn't easy to find, but two hunting buddies and I just took a great prescribed fire burn manager course from the TN Dept of Forestry. I know AL and MS have courses like this too. I'll bet KY does too if you do a little research. It's intimidating to think about setting a big woodlot on fire. Prior to this course, we only burned a couple of small fields. It's pretty easy to till up some fire lanes with those fields. But with a few educated burn managers plus a handful of helpers, I look forward to our first big timber burn.

[@JamesG1126]

I love how much this bothers the climate change fools.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

What doesn't bother them? lol