Monthly Archives: March 2013

Photo of the Week – March 15, 2013

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I was reminded of this photo while thinking ahead to this weekend.  A few years ago, I found these pheasant tracks after spending a morning in one of our crane viewing blind along the bank of the Platte River.  This weekend, I get to spend three evenings in that same blind – sharing a world-class birding experience with members of The Nature Conservancy.  Not a bad weekend, really.

Pheasant tracks through alkaline-crusted sandy soil in a restored wetland along the Platte River, Nebraska.

Pheasant tracks through alkaline-crusted sandy soil in a restored wetland along the Platte River, Nebraska.

Should We Be Conducting Prescribed Fires During Drought?

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As we enter a second year of drought in central Nebraska, I’m starting to hear discussions about whether or not it’s a good idea to conduct prescribed fires when conditions are so dry.  I have some ideas about this, but am curious to hear other perspectives as well.

Whether or not to burn in a drought year can be a tough decision to make.

Whether or not to burn in a drought year can be a tough decision to make.

Those of you who read this blog regularly will not be surprised that my answer starts with, “It depends upon your objectives.”

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