Ep. 14 - Prescribed Fire and Ruffed Grouse with Caleb Haynes and The Nature Conservancy

This week's episode is all about prescribed fire as we sit down with Caleb Haynes, a Forest Restoration Technician for The Nature Conservancy. Caleb helps manage the Warm Springs Mountain Preserve in Bath County, where prescribed fire is their primary management tool, and helps conduct controlled burns for the US Forest Service. Caleb's extensive knowledge and experience with prescribed fire are evident in this episode as we discuss:   How does prescribed fire help create Ruffed Grouse habitat? How The Nature Conservancy uses prescribed fire to enhance biodiversity on its properties. The public perception of prescribed fire and educating the public on its benefits. Using fire as a management tool to restore native habitat and ecosystems. How many acres does the US Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy burn annually in the Alleghany Highlands? How do grouse respond to a prescribed fire, and how long does it take them to return to their home range? The logistics involved in burning several hundred, and sometimes several thousand acres, of burn units in the mountains. Using dormant season burns instead of growing season burns. The most fascinating story you will ever hear about ruffed grouse and prescribed fire.       Follow Us On Instagram   Like Us on Facebook   Subscribe to our YouTube   Ruffed Grouse Billboard