The Great Oak Podcast

Author: NICHES Land Trust

With the ever-increasing loss of natural areas, a need for human connection to nature is a must in today's society. NICHES Land Trust is a non-profit organization responsible for the protection and rehabilitation of 3,600 acres in northwest Indiana. The staff sit down and discuss conservation, stewardship, land protection, running a small non-profit, and much more. Enjoy!
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Recap of Prescribed Fire Season
Thursday, 11 April, 2019

Gus Nyberg, executive director of NICHES, sits down with the stewardship staff to highlight how the spring 2019 burn season unfolded. Fire has played an integral part in shaping Indiana ecosystems and NICHES has worked actively to restore this once common event. This was the first burn season for Justin Harmeson (Land Steward) and Sam Cody (Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator), both bringing a unique perspective to how prescribed fires are implemented as a management tool. Enjoy!