American Elk prescribed fire, day 2

Here are a few photos I took today at the prescribed fire going on yesterday and today in Wind Cave National Park.

American Elk prescribed fire, Wind Cave National Park, Oct 21 2010

American Elk prescribed fire, Wind Cave National Park, Oct 21 2010

American Elk prescribed fire, Wind Cave National Park, Oct 21 2010
This is a zoomed in version of the previous photo, using a very long telephoto lens.

While yesterday was primarily devoted to black-lining the project, that is, burning a buffer adjacent to the fire line around the perimeter, today they were able to burn a great deal of the interior.

American Elk prescribed fire, Wind Cave National Park, Oct 21 2010

By 1:00 p.m. it was putting up a significant smoke column.

American Elk prescribed fire, Wind Cave National Park, Oct 21 2010

American Elk prescribed fire, Wind Cave National Park, Oct 21 2010
Antelope grazing, while the prescribed fire burns in the background.

More photos and information about the project are in yesterday’s post.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.