The Leduc Naturalist: Late-season wildfire preparation

The Leduc Naturalist: Late-season wildfire preparation

While most types of wildfire fuel reduction happen in the spring and summer, it is well-advised to undertake actions into September and October, especially in a year where a strong El Nino weather situation is settling in for a significant time period.I never recommend burning programmes into the fall, as these eliminate both vegetative cover for upland birds and small mammals, as well as grazing forage for livestock and wild ungulates. I do, ho…