Archives for June 2025

Prescribed Fire – An Ecological Necessity Ensuring Habitat & Ecosystem Integrity

June 25, 2025 by jaime.sanford

We’re excited to feature a guest blog this week, written by Samuel Campassi! Samuel brings a unique perspective and valuable insight to this topic—be sure to check out his full bio below.

Howdy! My name is Samuel Campassi. I am a senior Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) major at Texas A&M University. As a generational hunter and outdoorsman, I am deeply passionate about all things conservation and priming the next generation of land stewards. This summer, I have the great honor of working under renowned range specialist and prescribe fire expert, Dr. Morgan Treadwell. I am so excited to be able to learn from Dr. Treadwell, and gain valuable range management skills that will benefit my career as a dedicated conservationist.

Getting to the Root of It: Understanding Grassland Decline in a Drying World

June 18, 2025 by jaime.sanford

Our grasslands are incredible ecosystems, vital for everything from supporting wildlife to producing our food. But what happens when snaps of extreme climate occur and prolonged drought becomes the new norm? A fascinating new study, dives deep into the unseen world beneath our feet to show us the progression of grassland decline under increasing aridity and desertification.

Understanding Nitrate Leaching: The Hidden Threat After Extreme Weather Shifts

June 11, 2025 by jaime.sanford

Texas summers all too often bring rapid and/or prolonged drought conditions, whereas our Texas winters can deliver heavy rains with extended saturated conditions. While rangeland managers welcome any rains, this combination and rapid shifts of extreme weather events from dry to wet or vice versa can lead to a hidden problem: nitrate-contaminated groundwater.

Texas Landowners Successfully Implement Prescribed Fire on 25,000-acres!!

June 4, 2025 by jaime.sanford

The Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas (PBAT) (https://www.pbatexas.org/) announced the results of the 2024–2025 dormant season for prescribed fire. During this period, 18 Texas-based Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs), covering 175 counties, assisted private landowners in conducting 73 prescribed burns, safely treating approximately 25,000 acres across the state.