"Decades of controlled burns have given the land a park-like appearance. “ In Connecticut and nearby New York State, we have these things known as “Parkways”. Only the forest is often completely littered with fallen dead trees. No maintenance past the shoulder. I foresee the day when a severe draught allows a fire to start down in Bronx, NY and roar all the way to Hartford....
I was a participant in a controlled burn years ago in the early 1990’s ( back when I was young and worked out). It is hard work manning those fire flappers! He was in the process of increasing and nurturing his quail population. Obviously this has been an integral part in successfully increasing the quail population in SC. Glad I was a small help!
There’s something about an open pine forest that draws you in with the eyes and the imagination.
I wrote this not long ago about Chuck Leavell—In the Woods, We Return to Reason and Faith—An Interview with Chuck Leavell.
"Decades of controlled burns have given the land a park-like appearance. “ In Connecticut and nearby New York State, we have these things known as “Parkways”. Only the forest is often completely littered with fallen dead trees. No maintenance past the shoulder. I foresee the day when a severe draught allows a fire to start down in Bronx, NY and roar all the way to Hartford....
Some agency better take note. It could happen.
I was a participant in a controlled burn years ago in the early 1990’s ( back when I was young and worked out). It is hard work manning those fire flappers! He was in the process of increasing and nurturing his quail population. Obviously this has been an integral part in successfully increasing the quail population in SC. Glad I was a small help!
As the Marines say, you are one of the few, one of the proud. Praise to you for your efforts to help the bob white.
Thank you ...the controlled burns are so necessary and your story says it all. Great photo!
Thank you.
California known for its earthquakes and fires is "putting out the fire" with fire,i.e controlled burns.