Through a combination of educational initiatives, hands-on workshops, and the appointment of a dedicated Prescribed Burn Coordinator in North Dakota, Audubon Great Plains and partners are committed to raising awareness and understanding of the invaluable role prescribed fire plays as a habitat management tool.
In the past year, Audubon Great Plains crafted a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at delivering three essential messages that emphasize the significance of controlled burns in grassland management to build awareness of this critical habitat management tool:
- Defend your grasslands
- Promote species diversity
- Burn with confidence
The North Dakota Prescribed Fire Co-operative (ND Fire Co-op) was established in partnership with Audubon Great Plains, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Dakota Game and Fish, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and The Nature Conservancy as a way to provide resources and expertise on the importance of prescribed burns.
PRESCRIBED FIRE HIGHLIGHTS
- Hired North Dakota’s first Prescribed Burn Coordinator
- Hosted prescribed fire workshop with live burn demonstration in partnership with USGS at the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
- Presented at and supported two fire schools in South Dakota
- Provided advanced training fire workshop in North Dakota
