Kansas Flint Hills Pasture Burning on the Cowley Farm - Spring 2008

Not familiar with the practice of Prairie Burning? Here is a great website that goes into it in detail:

Click this link--> The Kansas School Naturalist: Prairie Fires

The Cowley's were kind enough to accommodate my interest in this ritual which dates back to the Native Americans. While the principle is the same, the technique has come a long way. It was obvious, even to laymen like me; Mr. Cowley knew what he was doing. He has the process down to a science. Armed with the knowledge, proper equipment and assistance, he was able to safely burn quite a bit of pasture land with a minimal amount of drama.
I hope you enjoy the photos I took. Special thanks to the Cowley's for letting me tag along and take them.

Pete

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