Preserving the Tallgrass Prairie

The tallgrass prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. Prescribed burning, the practice of planning and conducting a burn to achieve pre-identified management objectives, was practiced by Native Americans prior to European settlement. Modern grassland managers also burn, using a blend of ecosystem science and practical management to maintain the expansive landscapes of the Great Plains.

Information on the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan can be found at http://www.ksfire.org. And additional resources are at http://GPFireScience.org.

Produced by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education at Kansas State University.