Frequently Asked Questions

Fire has been active on our landscapes for millennia. In fact, fire suppression is a relatively new phenomenon. It is a great way to manage landscapes in a natural and cost-effective way. Prescribed fire is used to manage vegetation and maintain early successional vegetation and reduce fuel loads, decreasing the chances of wildfire. Having fire across the landscape is also important for preserving different plant communities such as longleaf pine, native prairies, and grasslands that so many of our wildlife species depend on.

Simply put, fire (when used appropriately) increases plant diversity and plant diversity increases wildlife diversity. However, there are many nuances to the implementation, timing, and severity of fire that will dictate the effects of a prescribed burn.

Consultants are another tool in the toolbox. Whether you’re new to land management or a seasoned veteran, an experienced consultant can make all the difference on your property. Sometimes, a new set of eyes or a different perspective is all that is needed to catch that hole in your management practices. Other times, properties can be so intimidating that it is hard to even get started or know what will give you the biggest return on your investment.

Let us provide the technical guidance necessary to give you the tools and confidence necessary to improve and manage your property.

Management plans identify landowner objectives for managing, conserving, and enjoying the wildlife, forest, and other natural resources specific to their property. Using current scientific knowledge and management techniques is critical to developing a plan for your property. Property-specific management plans are important because they detail specific practices to meet desired landowner objectives while utilizing land resources efficiently and effectively. Plans guide the landowner and the land manager to implement the tasks and management practices needed to reach the landowner’s objectives.