Fire University

Latest Episodes:

#25 | Effects of fire across the US landscape, ft. Dr. Katie Greenberg Apr 12, 2022

Show notes

In this episode of Fire University, Marcus chats with Dr. Katie Greenberg, research ecologist of upland hardwood ecology and management for the USDA Forest Service. Join as they discuss findings from long-term research treatments studying the effects of fire intensity on disturbance-dependent species. From open savannahs to upland oaks, you'll learn the history of fire on the North American landscape as well as tips for improving your current land management practices.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley: @DrDisturbance -- UF DEER Lab: @ufdeerlab

Katie H. Greenberg | cathryn.greenberg@usda.gov

Paper from epsiode: Greenberg et al 2021. Introduction to Fire Ecology Across USA Forested Ecosystems: Past, Present, and Future. In Fire Ecology and Management: Past, Present, and Future of US Forested Ecosystems (pp. 1-30). Springer, Cham.

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#24 | Turkey habitat timeline, ft. Ryan Basinger Mar 11, 2022

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It's the 5th and final day of #WildTurkeyWeek, and to wrap it up we've brought on hunting lease manager and wildlife biologist Ryan Basinger of Westervelt Wildlife Services. This episode puts you in the shoes of a landowner managing a 25 year old loblolly pine stand. How do your strategies change depending on targeted species and what are the trade-offs involved? Tune in to find out this and more as Ryan breaks down why and how integral fire is to the success of future turkey habitat.

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Resources:

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

Westervelt Wildlife Services: https://westerveltwildlife.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/westerveltwildlife

Email: RBASINGER@westervelt.com

What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we're bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin' everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won't want to miss!

For more information, follow WELaM lab on Instagram (@welamecology); and UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@ufgamelab‬).

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#23 | The landowner's role managing for wild turkey, ft. Ted DeVos Mar 10, 2022

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For Day 4 of #WildTurkeyWeek, we've brought on Ted DeVos, co-owner of Bach and DeVos Forestry and Wildlife Services. Ted has over 22 years of experience helping landowners as a consulting forester and wildlife biologist. In this episode, he breaks down the vital components of turkey habitat management, the resources and programs available to landowners wanting to use prescribed fire, and the responsibility that we as private landowners hold for the future success of this species.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

Bach & DeVos Forestry And Wildlife Services, Inc: https://bachanddevos.com/wp/

Bach and DeVos Facebook: @BachAndDevosForestryAndWildlifeServices

For more information, follow WELaM lab on Instagram (@welamecology); and UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@ufgamelab‬).

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#22 | Creating turkey management prescriptions, ft. Chipper Gibbes Mar 09, 2022

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For Day 3 of #WildTurkeyWeek, we've brought on Chipper Gibbes from Whitetail Properties to talk turkey habitat management. Join us as Chipper reveals how he uses fire in tandem with other land management strategies to create his ideal turkey habitat.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

For more information, follow WELaM lab on Instagram (@welamecology); and UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@ufgamelab‬).

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#21 | Managing turkeys with fire ft. David Hawley Mar 08, 2022

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For #WildTurkeyWeek Day 2, we're sitting down with turkey lover and fire enthusiast David Hawley of the Wild Turkey Report. Hear from David on how he manages his land for wild turkey using prescribed fire, discusses how turkey habitat management has evolved over generations, and shares what future generations can do to help this beloved species.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

For more information, follow WELaM lab on Instagram (@welamecology); and UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@ufgamelab‬).

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#20 | Status of the turkey, ft. Dr. Mike Chamberlain Mar 07, 2022

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It's the first day of #WildTurkeyWeek and to kick it off, we've brought on Dr. Michael Chamberlain, leading wildlife ecology researcher and professor at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we dive into the latest science on wild turkey populations in the U.S., major problems they currently face, and what we as hunters, landowners, and conservationists can do to improve their habitat moving forward.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

For more information, follow WELaM lab on Instagram (@welamecology); and UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@ufgamelab‬).

Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today!

#19 | Fall burning on oak regeneration, ft. Moriah Boggess Feb 15, 2022

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What interactions change in upland oak ecosystems when we expand the burn window into the fall? How does this change acorn preference of wildlife like deer and squirrels? In this episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with deer biologist and old graduate student Moriah Boggess to discuss their recent study assessing the effects of fire on acorn consumer preference.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

Moriah Boggess: Instagram: @moriah_biologist

Paper: Boggess, C.M., Baruzzi, C., Alexander, H.D., Strickland, B.K. and Lashley, M.A., 2022. Exposure to fire affects acorn removal by altering consumer preference. Forest Ecology and Management, 508, p.120044.

Other relevant studies:

Research Video: https://youtu.be/gnQr9BdzUSc

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#18 | Planting the idea for more fire, ft. David Mason Dec 15, 2021

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How does fire regime affect seed production and dispersal in plants? In today's episode of Fire University, Marcus sits down with former graduate student Dr. Carolina Baruzzi and current PhD candidate David Mason, MSc to chat recent and ongoing research investigating how fire regimes affect plant investment in seed production and how wildlife responses to fire may be important for which plants colonize. Join them as they discuss plant responses to fire, the roles wildlife play in seed dispersal, and how these effects impact the outcome of burning.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley: @DrDisturbance -- UF DEER Lab: @ufdeerlab

Dr. Carolina Baruzzi: @oaksandgoats

David Mason, MSc: @ecografitto

Relevant Studies:

Wiregrass Blog:

https://www.ecologyonfire.com/wiregrass-blog

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For more information, follow WELaM lab on Instagram (@welamecology); and UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@ufgamelab‬).

#17 | Fire and invasive species, ft. Dr. David Coyle Nov 16, 2021

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A common concern people have when it comes to using prescribed fire is if it will result in the unwanted encroachment of invasive species. In this episode, Dr. Marcus Lashley talks with Dr. David Coyle, assistant professor and extension specialist at Clemson University who researches the impacts of invasive species and forest health management. Join them as they dive into the relationship between invasives and fire and what management strategies you can take to improve overall forest health.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

Dr. David Coyle - twitter , instagram , Google Scholar , Clemson Faculty Profile

Wildland Fire in Ecosystems: Fire and Nonnative Invasive Plants

https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/30622

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#16 | The value of co-ops & meeting management goals, ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland Oct 19, 2021

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We've all heard time and time again that the biggest problem a landowner faces is their neighbor. But what if instead of competing with your neighbor, you joined forces? Join Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Bronson Strickland, hosts of Fire University and Deer University, as they sit down to discuss the benefits co-ops provide and how cooperating with your neighbor can give you a tangible return on investment. In this episode they interview Hunter Pruitt - founder of the National Wildlife Cooperative, an industry-wide project that quantifies wildlife co-ops across the U.S., connects landowners with nearby cooperatives, and supplies knowledge and resources to aid cooperatives across the U.S. landscape.

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Resources

Episode Host: Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance

Hunter Pruitt M.S. - LinkedIn