Category Archives: oaks

Conservation’s Most Pressing Questions

Posted on August 29, 2024 by prairiebotanist

Does the Land have a Spirit? Do we show Land Respect? Do we have Knowledge? Do we have Wisdom? Do we Heal? Harm? Do we foster Community? Ego? Is breaking virgin Land Progress? We are all doing our best, but … Continue reading →

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Stability Part One: Why I Recommend Frequent Dormant Season Burning

Posted on February 6, 2024 by prairiebotanist

Stability Part One: Why I Recommend Frequent Dormant Season Burning Prairie and Oak Ecosystems Depend on Stability A central organizing concept of my ecological education was that prairie and oak ecosystems are “disturbance dependent.” This view emphasizes that we stop … Continue reading →

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More on Oak Woodlands Coarse-Level Metrics Assessment and “Beauty is Stability”

Posted on January 20, 2024 by prairiebotanist

I will be introducing the coarse-level metrics assessment shared in my last post at The Prairie Enthusiasts’ Annual Conference (Virtual, February 7-10). For those that sign up for the conference, all presentations will be available during their scheduled times as … Continue reading →

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