Science Says Post-Fire Grazing on Rangelands Is Not Harmful

By Kathy Voth  /  July 24, 2017  /  ARS, Forage, Grazing Management, NRCS, Pasture Health, Weeds  /  2 Comments

Current federal regulations recommending that rangelands be rested from grazing for two seasons after fire are not supported by science. In fact, the research shows that healthy prairie ecosystems require grazing and fire. When tested on the ground, evidence shows that moderate post-fire grazing causes few impacts on northern mixed-grass prairie vegetation. That’s the conclusion […]

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