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How Oklahoma Ranchers are Using Controlled Burns to Restore and Protect the Great Plains

Reasons to be Cheerful
How Oklahoma Ranchers are Using Controlled Burns to Restore and Protect the Great Plains

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By embracing the ancient practice of prescribed burns, local landowners are successfully reclaiming native grasslands from invasive woody species. This collaborative, community-driven effort is restoring local ecosystems, protecting vital water resources, and safeguarding the landscape against future wildfire risks.

By embracing the ancient practice of prescribed burns, local landowners are successfully reclaiming native grasslands from invasive woody species. This collaborative, community-driven effort is restoring local ecosystems, protecting vital water resources, and safeguarding the landscape against future wildfire risks.

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