Bringing Back Native Grasslands After Wildfire
After the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle, ranchers face challenges in recovering their land. Texas A&M experts advise ranchers to keep livestock off burned pastures until forage recovers, consider leasing land or culling animals, and plan for smarter rebuilding to mitigate future fire risks. The fire, while devastating, provides an opportunity to build resiliency into ranching practices by stewarding native perennial grasses and strategically managing landscapes for future fire readiness.
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