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Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses

Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses

Wildfire continues to devastate the American West at increasing rates. As this video is posted, wildfires are burning across more than 768,000-acres of land in twelve Western states, and 500,000-acres in Canada. Ten fires are in Idaho, which has been under a smoke cloud for days. According to

Wild Horses Coevolved with Wildfire on The North American Landscape

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Wild Horses Coevolved with Wildfire on The North American Landscape

Here is a good article with many valuable ideas on managing wild horses. These are controversial to say the least. Let us think about this issue holistically: Horses are COMPLEMENTARY to — not COMPETITIVE with — the wildlife, plants, and water of North America because these coevolved over the last 40 million

Prescribed Burns – Are Not The Silver Bullet Suggested For Wildfires

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Prescribed Burns - Are Not The Silver Bullet Suggested For Wildfires

“Quoting the author of the article below, “Most unfortunately, it seems that the most effective method for managing grass and brush wildfire fuels, using large bodied herbivores, is being overlooked in favor of methods that can be monetized”. NOTE: this article was sent to us, and written by, Willian Simpson

Equilibrium / Sustainability — Wild Horses Could Help Temper Western Wildfires

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Equilibrium / Sustainability — Wild Horses Could Help Temper Western Wildfires

Using so-called “problem” wild horses to reduce wildfire is an idea whose time has come. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheHill.com on August 2, 2022. It was written by Saul Elbe and Sharon Udasin. As a massive wildfire rages along California’s northern border, one rancher is

Controlled Burn Turned Disaster – Again!

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Controlled Burn Turned Disaster - Again!

“As discussed in the article below, it is only common sense to use animal impact from goats, wild horses and cattle to replace the missing wildlife that formerly reduced fire hazards in our wild places. Fewer fires and better habitat will increase wild animal numbers. NOTE: this article was was

Wildfires and Wildfire Prevention: What’s Working, What’s Not?

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Wildfires and Wildfire Prevention: What's Working, What's Not?

Are controlled burns environmental ‘silver bullets’ or environmental disasters? NOTE: this article is being published with permission of the author. It was written by William E. Simpson II – full credits / reference below. Wildfires and Wildfire Prevention: What’s Working, What’s Not? Fire retardant chemicals are known carcinogens and pollutants

Understanding ‘Wild Horse Fire Brigade’

"Invasion Biology"

Understanding ‘Wild Horse Fire Brigade’

As discussed in the compelling article published below, “Wild horses that are restored back into their evolutionary roles as keystone herbivores naturally protect forests, wildlife, watersheds and wilderness ecosystems, which benefit through symbiotic grazing by wild horses that naturally maintain wildfire fuels (grass and brush) to nominal levels, thereby reducing

Burning But Not Learning?

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Burning But Not Learning?

“According to ecologist-rancher Bill Simpson, animal impact, especially from wild horses, will better control wildfires and preserve fisheries than prescribed burns and dam removals. Here is an original point of view on a topic that needs fresh thinking. NOTE: this article was originally written by Capt. William E. Simpson II