The Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry uses prescribed fire as an important tool to restore and sustain healthy oak forests. For generations, fire has helped oaks compete, regenerate, and thrive—today, foresters carefully apply that same natural process to meet modern forest management goals.

This two-session program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the Bureau of Forestry plans, carries out, and evaluates prescribed burns specifically for oak regeneration.

Session Two: Fire’s Impact on the Forest
After the prescribed burn, we’ll return to the same area to observe how the forest responded. Participants will compare pre- and post-burn conditions, focusing on changes to leaf litter, sunlight on the forest floor, and early signs of oak regeneration. We’ll also discuss how the Bureau of Forestry monitors burn results and uses fire as part of a long-term strategy to promote resilient, diverse oak forests.

Registration Required.