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So we burned phase 1 of our forest management plan on campus today. ~2.7 acres comprising of a control stand, thinned stand, and clear cut. We planted heat measuring devices taking readings every second from 10am-2pm, and did forest fuel measurements over top of them. Temperatures were >1500 F when it really started burning. Also, did/doing before and after laser scans of the area for a structural analysis.

This is done to help prevent Southern Pine Bark beetle infestation, create diversity and resilience, and bring back species habitat. We have already seen a huge increase in mice with the clear cut alone, which brings in more hawks/osprey. Can't wait to see this place in 20 years.







Couple shots of the drone:

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