Tag Archives: Ecological Restoration

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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A Coarse-Level Metrics Assessment for Wisconsin Oak Woodlands

Posted on December 20, 2023 by prairiebotanist

I was very privileged to work with dedicated colleagues to develop a coarse-level metrics assessment for Wisconsin oak woodlands recently. We also developed a similar assessment for oak openings (open savannas), but oak woodlands are, in my mind, special, because … Continue reading →

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Some Basic Guidelines for Tallgrass Prairie (and Pollinator Habitat) Seed Mixes

Posted on December 26, 2020 by prairiebotanist

I’ve seen a lot of prairie plantings. Many look reasonably good, a very select few are diverse and complex to the point they resemble remnant prairies, and a good number are little more diverse with native species than an abandoned … Continue reading →

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