Prescribed burning, also known as controlled burning, is for lack of a better term just a fire that you have set intentionally. Despite the fact that the word “fire” often brings up negative images of nothing but destruction a prescribed burn can be a good thing. It is a management tool that is used by land managers and land owners to improve the diversity of their vegetation. It can also be used to control any invasive plants that are present in your pasture.
When used along with other management methods prescribed burning can be used to improve the overall health of your pasture. Getting the most out of doing this takes more than just simply setting some fires. To ensure the safety of both you and your neighbors it requires some serious planning.
