Prescribed burning—the intentional use of fire to achieve land management objectives—reduces hazardous fuel loads, promotes the growth of native plants, and improves wildlife habitats. In February, 13 Fort Valley State University undergraduates learned about the benefits of prescribed fire with NWF’s Southeast Forestry Program. The FireCats, a new club on campus, seeks to educate students interested in the natural world about forestry, fire ecology, prescribed burning, and careers in conservation.
Photo Credit: Bryan Hallman