Ep. 67 | Forged by Fire: Prescribed Burns for Better Habitat
04 March 2026

Ep. 67 | Forged by Fire: Prescribed Burns for Better Habitat

Call of the Outdoors

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Prescribed fire is a HOT topic in Pennsylvania! 


Fire Program Manager Bryan Whitmore and Southcentral Assistant Regional Forester Brent McNeal join host Matt Morrett to discuss the value of prescribed fire as the ultimate habitat management tool that directly benefits game species and how meticulous practices ensure safety and promote healthy native wildlife habitat.  


 


Episode Highlights: 



    Current status of the 15-year PGC fire program


    What an ideal burn day looks like


    What a burn plan is and why it’s so important


    Why prescribed fire is an effective habitat management tool 


    The difference between prescribed fire and wildfire


    Driving the future of the fire program through refinement

 


Resources: 


Learn more about the PGC prescribed fire program. 


View our online mapping system for upcoming prescribed fires. 


Sign up for prescribed fire notifications in your area.


Check out the Pennsylvania Prescribed Fire Council.