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Post by tbgrindlay on Apr 25, 2007 18:21:21 GMT -5
When you do a burn down does it get the saplings and 10' trees?
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Post by danf on Apr 26, 2007 8:03:34 GMT -5
Depends on the type of grass, type of fire, type and size of trees.
In general I'd have to say no, but if you've got a ring fire going in a tall grass-type and trees in the center, chances are the trees will be hurt pretty badly if not outright killed
A back-fire or a flanking fire probably won't generate enough heat to do more than stunt the smaller trees. Especially in a low-grass or savannah-type of situation.
HTH.
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Post by rmc on Apr 26, 2007 9:20:09 GMT -5
Mine is due to burn next spring. I will probably cut the saplings down after the burn.
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Post by danf on Apr 26, 2007 16:59:41 GMT -5
If you don't have many, cut them down and hit the stumps with some Tordon.
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Post by steiny on Apr 26, 2007 19:40:51 GMT -5
A couple weeks ago was the second time I've burned my prairie grasses since planting. Burning usually kills the little 1" and under trees. Some of the large ones live, but get stunted bvery badly.
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Post by featherduster on Apr 28, 2007 20:27:09 GMT -5
You don't have to burn,you can mow. My home is in a woods next to my marsh so I mow a little each year instead of burning.
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Post by danf on Apr 28, 2007 20:32:14 GMT -5
Burning has more advantages than mowing. You reduce thatch/excessive build-up which allows the grasses to spread and grow. It also stunts the cool-season plants to allow the warm-season grasses to take over and do what they are supposed to do.
Sure, if you can't burn because of structures, then by all means mow it. Otherwise burning is quick, relatively easy, safe (if done *right*), and just down-right FUN. ;D
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