This is Huntin’ Land, the podcast for landowners and land hunters. If you like to stay up to date on hunting tactics, land management, land values, and land market dynamics, this is the podcast for you. In this episode of the Huntin’ Land podcast, host Joe Baya interviews Ted Devos of Bach and Devos to learn all about controlled burning or prescribed burns. Ted explains that controlled burning is a way to manage vegetation and ecosystems safely and sustainably, and shares some of the different types of burns. Joe and Ted discuss the various benefits of the practice, such as improved wildlife habitat, reduced fire danger, and improved soil nutrient levels. The duo also goes through the essential steps to consider before igniting a controlled burn, from creating a burn plan to establishing firebreaks and the critical equipment needed to ensure the fire is safe and efficient. Ted also shares some helpful tips on becoming a Certified Prescribed Fire Manager and protecting oneself during the burn process. Finally, they dive into the potential financial costs of a controlled burn and available options for funding, such as cost sharing with the state forestry commission and organizations like the Prescribed Burn Association.
As a landowner, it is important to know what your land is worth. You may find yourself asking the questions like, “how much is my land worth today,” “how much is my land worth per acre,” “how much is timberland worth,” “what is my farmland worth,” “how much is agricultural land worth,” and other such questions. Many factors go in to determining the value of land and seeking out the wisdom of experts is a great place to find the answers to your questions.
Each week, on the Huntin’ Land Podcast, we will bring in various experts to help provide answers to the important questions landowners have.
An Introduction To Controlled Burning
What is a controlled burn?
Why are they also called prescribed burns?
What are the different types of controlled burns?
What are the benefits of prescribed burns and how do their costs compare to alternatives like food plots?
What steps should you take in terms of planning, safety, and establishing firebreaks before starting a controlled burn?
What equipment is essential for a controlled burn?
How does each tool, from drip torches to radios, play a role in the process?
Anatomy of a controlled burn
- Backburn
- Headfire
- Stripfire
How to determine the right burn interval for your property
Are there prescribed burning courses available
Significance of becoming a Certified Prescribed Fire Manager
What should you wear during prescribed fires to ensure safety?
What types of eye protection, clothing, and footwear are recommended?
When it comes to funding a controlled burn, what are the costs involved?
Are there options for federal cost sharing, state forestry commission cost sharing, or organizations like the Prescribed Burn Associations?
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Tune in each week as we bring in various experts to help provide answers to important land owner questions like, “how much is my land worth today,” “how much is my land worth per acre,” “how much is timberland worth,” “what is my farmland market worth,” “how much is agricultural land worth,” and other such questions. Many factors go in to determining the value of land and seeking out the wisdom of experts is a great place to find the answers to your questions.
