“You can’t do that, you’ll burn up fawns and turkeys.”⁠ ⁠ The reality of controlled burns is that there’s minimal risk of injury or death to even the most vulnerable critters like young deer and unhatched or newly hatched turkeys. Ultimately controlled burns create a net benefit to wildlife by boosting cover and forage. Now, you can see what the experts recommend to ensure fires are safe in the near-term for wild critters, and beneficial for their long-term survival.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #prescribedfire #controlledburns #prescribedburn #landmanagement #wildlife #outdoors #nature #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: Josh O'Connor / USFWS⁠ Story by: krebfish