Prescribed Burning

Prior to human settlement of our area, lightning strikes periodically set fire to the landscape. The natural frequency of fire increased when Native Americans burned for the purposes of herding game, creating buffers to protect areas from uncontrolled wildfires and managing certain plants and ecosystems. Native plants have evolved to thrive with occasional fire. Fire is an essential partner in maintaining a native plant environment. Foot Stone Inc. offers prescribed burning services planned and safely conducted by certified professional burn crews. Important reasons why fire is necessary for maintaining native plant systems:

• Supports a balance of minerals within the soil
• Fosters the germination and growth of native plant species
• Prevents encroachment by invasive weeds