DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Winter burns are often used for fuel reduction-to burn through drains and hammocks prior to leaf out. However, from a wildlife management or ecological perspective, spring and summer burns are much better.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prescribed burning can be defined as the thoughtful and skillful application of fire to a specific site under selected weather conditions to accomplish specific land management objectives. Prescribed burning is one of the most cost effective methods for managing plant communities and controlling natural succession.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prescribed burning is the process of planning and applying fire to a predetermined area, under specific environmental conditions, to achieve a desired outcome. Prescribed, controlled and planned burns are the same thing.