On some public land I have looked at about 20 native plant species not seen for years germinated after burning. Some plant seed requires freezing, and many people are aware of that, but far fewer people are aware that some of our native species require fire (scarification). Many prairie plant species benefit from a burn. Plants that are indicators of over grazing are often reduced with a burn as are non native invasives.
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On some public land I have looked at about 20 native plant species not seen for years germinated after burning. Some plant seed requires freezing, and many people are aware of that, but far fewer people are aware that some of our native species require fire (scarification). Many prairie plant species benefit from a burn. Plants that are indicators of over grazing are often reduced with a burn as are non native invasives.
Edit: Fire also allowed more nutrients to the vegetation, and studies in Kansas showed yearly he grazing burned pasture gained on the average 58 pounds more than yearnings grazing unburned pasture.