Fire University
Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities.
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Fire in the herblands | #39
12/20/2023
Fire in the herblands | #39
Carolina and Marcus sit down with Ciera Rhodes of Quail Forever to discuss the importance of using fire when managing for gamebirds, programs and agencies available to assist landowners with management practices and funding, and best fire practices for maximizing quail on your property. Resources: Dr. Carolina Baruzzi () () Dr. Marcus Lashley () () Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! () Check out our newest podcast, Available to all. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , . Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Canadian wildfires | #38
10/25/2023
Canadian wildfires | #38
Dr. Anthony Taylor, Associate Professor of Forest Management at the University of New Brunswick, joins Carolina to discuss the Canadian wildfires, the implications of climate change on our ecological and human communities, and what tools can help mitigate these effects moving forward. Resources: Dr. Anthony Taylor () () Dr. Carolina Baruzzi () () Dr. Marcus Lashley () () Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! () Check out our newest podcast, Available to all. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , . Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Finding fires lightning fast | #37
07/26/2023
Finding fires lightning fast | #37
Dr. Istvan Kereszy joins Marcus and Carolina to discuss his company: Fire Neural Network. Learn how artificial intelligence is used to detect high-risk lightning, how it is currently being applied to fight wildfires across the globe, and how we can continue to benefit from this technology moving forward. Dr. Istvan Kereszy () Fire Neural Network () UF Article () Dr. Carolina Baruzzi () () Dr. Marcus Lashley () () Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! () Check out our newest podcast, Available to all. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , . Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Introducing co-host of Fire University | #36
06/15/2023
Introducing co-host of Fire University | #36
We welcome Dr. Carolina Baruzzi, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Management at the University of Florida, who joins Marcus as our new co-host of Fire University! Hear about their previous work together, Dr. Baruzzi’s research interests, and their ideas for the series moving forward. Resources from the episode: Dr. Carolina Baruzzi () () Dr. Marcus Lashley () () Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! () Check out our newest podcast, Available to all. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , . Music by Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Fire coordination and education | #35
02/15/2023
Fire coordination and education | #35
Marcus is joined by Jenn Fawcett, Extension Associate & SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator for NC State University. Join as they discuss the various avenues of education and coordination available to landowners across the southeast wanting to get fire on their land. Resources from the episode: - Check out our newest podcast, Available to all. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , .
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#34 | Outreach programs in fire science, ft. Laurel Kays
01/25/2023
#34 | Outreach programs in fire science, ft. Laurel Kays
Marcus is joined by Laurel Kays, Fire Learning Network Manager of The Nature Conservancy. Learn of the programs and networking support in which fire professionals are helping landowners to understand and navigate getting fire on their lands. Resources from the episode: - Available to all. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , .
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#33 | Ecosystem services of fire, ft. Dr. Kevin Robertson
12/07/2022
#33 | Ecosystem services of fire, ft. Dr. Kevin Robertson
Dr. Marcus Lashley is joined by Dr. Kevin Robertson, Fire Ecology Research Scientist at Tall Timbers Research Station. Listen as they discuss Dr. Robertson’s recent research assessing how fire affects the restoration of pine savannas over a 100 year period. Research study discussed: - . This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , , .
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#32 | Bighorn sheep and fire heterogeneity, ft. Dr. Victoria Donovan
10/31/2022
#32 | Bighorn sheep and fire heterogeneity, ft. Dr. Victoria Donovan
In this episode of Fire University, Marcus chats with Dr. Victoria Donovan, Assistant Professor of Forest Management at the University of Florida. Join as they discuss her past research understanding the roles of fire dynamics across plant and animal communities, as well as future research programs to continue understanding how fire shapes communities within spatio-temporal scales. - - . Available to all! This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow us on , , , !
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#31 | A conversation with fire experts from all over the U.S.
09/14/2022
#31 | A conversation with fire experts from all over the U.S.
Earlier this year, we created an online to teach and train participants on how to use prescribed fire to reach land management objectives. We had fire experts join a panel discussion to answer questions and share their knowledge on the fundamentals of implementing fire and connecting with fire communities. This episode is that panel discussion. The Fire Training Course remains open, free, and available to all: This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow us on , , , ! -
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#30 | Rising tick populations….is it deer or fire? ft. Dr. Carolina Baruzzi
08/15/2022
#30 | Rising tick populations….is it deer or fire? ft. Dr. Carolina Baruzzi
Whether it’s from fear of red meat allergy or Lyme’s disease, it’s safe to say that most people don’t hope to find a tick on them during routine checks. In this episode, Marcus introduces longtime friend and newly hired UF Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management Dr. Carolina Baruzzi. Join as they break down their recent (unreleased) study assessing the effects that fire timing and deer have on tick populations. Articles mentioned in this episode: - - - . Available to all! This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow us on , , , !
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#29 | Management activities in the July heat, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby
07/05/2022
#29 | Management activities in the July heat, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby
The species you hunt need habitat year round. Now is a key time to evaluate your habitat management outcomes and plan for upcoming applications. Join Marcus as he chats with old friend and colleague Dr. Will Gulsby, Associate professor at Auburn University, as they discuss what you can do during the July heat. - - - - . Available to all! This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow us on , , , !
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#28 | Fire creates unique habitat features, ft. Dr. Chitwood & Dr. Elmore
06/14/2022
#28 | Fire creates unique habitat features, ft. Dr. Chitwood & Dr. Elmore
We talk a lot about the aspects of habitat that wildlife use the most…but what about the unique habitat features wildlife use infrequently but are critical to their survival? For this episode, Marcus sits down with good colleagues and friends Dr. Colter Chitwood and Dr. Dwayne Elmore of Oklahoma State University to discuss this concept with gamebirds, box turtles, and more. - - - - - Papers discussed in this episode: Chiwood et al. 2017: Harris et al. 2020: Harris et al. 2020: Mason & Lashley 2021: Robertson et al. 2021: , opening June 20, 2022. This podcast is supported by - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow us on , , , !
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#27 | Fire as a tool to increase nutrient availability for fawns and lactating does, ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland
05/31/2022
#27 | Fire as a tool to increase nutrient availability for fawns and lactating does, ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland
Providing lactating does and their fawns with high-quality forage and cover is integral for both their nutrition and survival. In the southeast, fire is one of the leading management tools used to increase the quality of white-tailed deer habitat. For this episode, Marcus sits down with deer expert Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab to discuss details on what factors play a role in creating good-quality habitat for lactating does and their fawns. Please help us justify this effort by taking our quick survey: This podcast is supported by donations from our listeners. If you’d like to help, | | | For more information, follow us on , , , !
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#26 |The thumbnail history of fire on the planet, ft. Dr. Stephen Pyne
05/10/2022
#26 |The thumbnail history of fire on the planet, ft. Dr. Stephen Pyne
In today’s episode, @DrDisturbance chats with Dr. Stephen Pyne, author and professor at Arizona State University who specializes in fire history. Come travel back in time as he walks us through the evolution of fire on the North American landscape, human relationship with fire in the environment, and problems we face now and in the future. Dr. Stephen Pyne : | | Please help us justify this effort by taking our quick survey: This podcast is supported by donations from our listeners. If you’d like to help, For more information, follow us on , , , : :
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#25 | Effects of fire across the US landscape, ft. Dr. Katie Greenberg
04/12/2022
#25 | Effects of fire across the US landscape, ft. Dr. Katie Greenberg
In this episode of Fire University, Marcus chats with Dr. Katie Greenberg, research ecologist of upland hardwood ecology and management for the . Join as they discuss findings from long-term research treatments studying the effects of fire intensity on disturbance-dependent species. From open savannahs to upland oaks, you’ll learn the history of fire on the North American landscape as well as tips for improving your current land management practices. | Paper: Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow us on , , , : :
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#24 | Turkey habitat timeline, ft. Ryan Basinger
03/11/2022
#24 | Turkey habitat timeline, ft. Ryan Basinger
It’s the 5th and final day of #WildTurkeyWeek, and to wrap it up we’ve brought on hunting lease manager and wildlife biologist of . This episode puts you in the shoes of a landowner managing a 25 year old loblolly pine stand. How do your strategies change depending on targeted species and what are the trade-offs involved? Tune in to find out this and more as Ryan breaks down why and how integral fire is to the success of future turkey habitat. Westervelt Wildlife Services: Facebook: Email: What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss! Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , ,
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#23 | The landowner’s role managing for wild turkey, ft. Ted DeVos
03/10/2022
#23 | The landowner’s role managing for wild turkey, ft. Ted DeVos
For Day 4 of #WildTurkeyWeek, we’ve brought on Ted DeVos, co-owner of . Ted has over 22 years of experience helping landowners as a consulting forester and wildlife biologist. In this episode, he breaks down the vital components of turkey habitat management, the resources and programs available to landowners wanting to use prescribed fire, and the responsibility that we as private landowners hold for the future success of this species. Bach & DeVos Forestry And Wildlife Services, Inc: Bach and DeVos Facebook: What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss! Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , ,
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#22 | Creating turkey management prescriptions, ft. Chipper Gibbes
03/09/2022
#22 | Creating turkey management prescriptions, ft. Chipper Gibbes
For Day 3 of #WildTurkeyWeek, we’ve brought on Chipper Gibbes from Whitetail Properties to talk turkey habitat management. Join us as Chipper reveals how he uses fire in tandem with other land management strategies to create his ideal turkey habitat. What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss! Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , ,
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#21 | Managing turkeys with fire ft. David Hawley
03/08/2022
#21 | Managing turkeys with fire ft. David Hawley
For #WildTurkeyWeek Day 2, we’re sitting down with turkey lover and fire enthusiast David Hawley of the . Hear from David on how he manages his land for wild turkey using prescribed fire, discusses how turkey habitat management has evolved over generations, and shares what future generations can do to help this beloved species. What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss! Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on , , ,
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#20 | Status of the turkey, ft. Dr. Mike Chamberlain
03/07/2022
#20 | Status of the turkey, ft. Dr. Mike Chamberlain
It’s the first day of #WildTurkeyWeek and to kick it off, we’ve brought on Dr. Michael Chamberlain, leading wildlife ecology researcher and professor at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we dive into the latest science on wild turkey populations in the U.S., major problems they currently face, and what we as hunters, landowners, and conservationists can do to improve their habitat moving forward. What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss! Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow us @ufdeerlab on , , ,
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#19 | Fall burning on oak regeneration, ft. Moriah Boggess
02/15/2022
#19 | Fall burning on oak regeneration, ft. Moriah Boggess
What interactions change in upland oak ecosystems when we expand the burn window into the fall? How does this change acorn preference of wildlife like deer and squirrels? In this episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with deer biologist and old graduate student Moriah Boggess to discuss their recent study assessing the effects of fire on acorn consumer preference. Paper: Moriah Boggess: IG @moriah_biologist Other relevant studies: Research Video: Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? For more information, follow us @ufdeerlab on , , ,
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#18 | Planting the idea for more fire, ft. David Mason
12/15/2021
#18 | Planting the idea for more fire, ft. David Mason
How does fire regime affect seed production and dispersal in plants? Marcus sits down with former graduate student Dr. Carolina Baruzzi and current PhD candidate David Mason, MSc to chat recent and ongoing research investigating how fire regimes affect plant investment in seed production and how wildlife responses to fire may be important for which plants colonize. Join as they discuss plant responses to fire, the roles wildlife play in seed dispersal, and how these effects impact the outcome of burning.
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#17 | Fire and invasive species, ft. Dr. David Coyle
11/16/2021
#17 | Fire and invasive species, ft. Dr. David Coyle
A common concern people have when it comes to using prescribed fire is if it will result in the unwanted encroachment of invasive species. In this episode, Dr. Marcus Lashley talks with Dr. David Coyle, assistant professor and extension specialist at Clemson University who researches the impacts of invasive species and forest health management. Join them as they dive into the relationship between invasives and fire and what management strategies you can take to improve overall forest health.
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#16 | The value of co-ops & meeting management goals, ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland
10/19/2021
#16 | The value of co-ops & meeting management goals, ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland
We’ve all heard time and time again that the biggest problem a landowner faces is their neighbor. But what if instead of competing with your neighbor, you joined forces? Join Dr. Lashley and Dr. Bronson Strickland, host of Deer University, as they sit down with Hunter Pruitt, founder of the National Wildlife Cooperative, to discuss the benefits co-ops provide and how working with your neighbor can give you a tangible return on investment.
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#15 | Burning outside the dormant season on pine survival and growth, ft. Dr. Morgan Varner & John Willis
09/21/2021
#15 | Burning outside the dormant season on pine survival and growth, ft. Dr. Morgan Varner & John Willis
Due to concerns of damaging tree productivity, most prescribed burning has become limited to the dormant season, a practice that is inconsistent with the historical pattern of lighting-initiated fire. How different are the effects of seasonal biennial burning and which factors play the biggest role in survival? Dr. Lashley sits with Dr. Morgan Varner, Director of Fire Research at Tall Timbers, and John Willis, Forest Researcher with the U.S. Forest Service, to break down the science behind these questions.
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#14 | What to do when you can't burn, ft. Dr. Craig Harper & Dr. Bronson Strickland
08/24/2021
#14 | What to do when you can't burn, ft. Dr. Craig Harper & Dr. Bronson Strickland
What do you do if you can’t use fire on your land but want to improve your deer and turkey habitat?
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#13 | How fire affects predators, ft. Dr. Michael Cherry
07/20/2021
#13 | How fire affects predators, ft. Dr. Michael Cherry
We use fire to manage lands for specific species, but can this management technique also be used to alter the behavior of predators? Tune into today's episode as Dr. Marcus Lashley chats with Dr. Michael Cherry of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and PhD student Marcelo Jorge of the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources as they discuss how fire can help decrease predator abundance on your land.
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#12 | Promoting the poults: how to create high-quality brooding cover, ft. John Gruchy
06/22/2021
#12 | Promoting the poults: how to create high-quality brooding cover, ft. John Gruchy
In today’s episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with returning guest John Gruchy of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to discuss brood rearing and nesting cover of wild turkeys and northern bobwhites. Join them as they discuss what makes for good brood rearing and nesting cover when managing for turkey poults and bobwhite chicks.
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#11 | Using fire to manage for deer, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby & Dr. Bronson Strickland
05/25/2021
#11 | Using fire to manage for deer, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby & Dr. Bronson Strickland
In today's episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab and Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn University to chat about deer habitat, timing of fire, and all the nuances of using fire as a tool to manage for deer. Tune in to learn how using prescribed fire can help you create both high quality cover and forage for your deer!
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#10 | Managing quail habitat using prescribed fire, ft. Dr. James Martin & Dr. Mark McConnell
04/27/2021
#10 | Managing quail habitat using prescribed fire, ft. Dr. James Martin & Dr. Mark McConnell
How can you use fire to manage plant communities for quail? This week, Marcus sits down with Dr. James Martin of the University of Georgia and Dr. Mark McConnell of Mississippi State University to discuss the best management strategies using prescribed fire. This episode covers the best management practices including spatial scale, seasonality, and frequency of fire for quail.
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