Tag Archives: Prescribed Burn

Sericea Lespedeza Control – Summer Burning and Herbicide Treatments

Posted on August 20, 2026 by jmasonfpdwc

By: Barbara Sherwood and Julianne Mason, Forest Preserve District of Will County, IL Key Takeaways A late-August prescribed fire killed all mature sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) plants where the fire burned with at least moderate intensity. Herbiciding the base of … Continue reading →

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Post-Burn Basal Bark Treatments: A Game Changer for Invasive Shrub Control

Posted on May 14, 2026 by jmasonfpdwc

By: Julianne Mason, Forest Preserve District of Will County Over the past decade, we’ve consistently found basal bark herbicide treatment to be the most efficient and effective way to control invasive shrubs. In fact, we now use basal bark treatments … Continue reading →

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Prescribed Burn Monitoring – Fire Intensity

Posted on November 25, 2024 by jmasonfpdwc

Part 1 – Fire Intensity Monitoring Protocol I know, I know.  There’s a lot to do during prescribed burn season and monitoring typically isn’t high on the list of pressing priorities.  However, I would like to make the case that … Continue reading →

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