Prescribed Burn for Land Management

Priorities: Ecological Land Management – Native Species Support – Fire Safety
Challenges: Weather-Dependent Conditions – Risk Management and Coordination
Solutions: Prescribed Burn Planning – On-Site Safety Protocols – Controlled Ignition and Monitoring

Maas Verde Landscape Restoration was engaged to safely execute a prescribed burn on a Central Texas property as part of an ongoing land management strategy. The controlled burn reduced accumulated dead biomass, limited competition from non-native species, increased soil exposure to sunlight, and helped control the spread of Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei), creating conditions favorable for native plant regeneration.

Because prescribed burns depend on precise weather and humidity conditions, careful planning and scheduling were essential. Before ignition, the Maas Verde team conducted a comprehensive safety and procedures meeting, then divided into coordinated crews using radios to maintain constant communication across the site.

During the burn, drip torches were used to establish burn lines while two ATVs equipped with water tanks and sprayers supported fire control efforts. A dedicated crew monitored and mowed firebreaks to ensure the fire remained contained at all times. This client participates in prescribed burns on a 24-month cycle, supporting long-term, sustainable land stewardship.