Monthly Archives: January 2020

Demolition before restoration

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands, TNC Sometimes, before restoring habitat we first have to remove old buildings and  infrastructure. This Fall we closed on a tract of land with a house, two mobile homes, and three huge pole barns, a … Continue reading →

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The Timing of Prairie Seeding Matters!

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Julianne Mason, Restoration Program Coordinator, Forest Preserve District of Will County Here is a strong visual example of how the timing of prairie seeding matters.  A former agricultural field in Will County, Illinois was seeded with rather diverse mixes … Continue reading →

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Seed Hammer Mill

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands TNC This is a hammer mill used to break apart seed heads of all sorts of native seeds.The mill is under the red housing which has spinning hammers inside.  It has a galvanized chute and … Continue reading →

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UTV tanks for prescribed fire

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands, TNC UTV skid unit tanks:  The best part of a Utility Vehicle is its mobility on prescribed fires.  50 to 70 gallons of water is plenty to carry on a UTV.   At 70 gallons your … Continue reading →

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