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<blockquote data-quote="Dry Rot" data-source="post: 7854012" data-attributes="member: 4505"><p>Traditional strip burning, as done on well managed UK grouse moors, gives the benefit of both. No need for these runaway fires with that as a fire out of control simply burns into a previously burnt area and either dies out through lack of fuel or is easier to control. So simple, the "experts" can't see it.</p><p></p><p>But successful heather burning does require a degree of experience and expertise. If the wind gets up, changes direction, or the heather is too dry, or there are no fire breaks, or not enough man power to control the fire, you get these runaway fires. It's these morons that see a fire and think it is a bad thing and only causing harm that cause runaways.</p><p></p><p>Then, of course, after the fire, there is the re-growth which is very nutritious (like a new grass ley) for sheep, deer, and grouse. Fine for grouse but they also need shelter for nesting and cover for chicks from the weather and predators. Long heather is also good for hiding deer calves. (I experienced 4 inches of snow in June at my previous address!).But, like a ley, it needs to be managed. Over graze it and it is good for nothing. At least old rank heather can provide shelter, even if little else.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dry Rot, post: 7854012, member: 4505"] Traditional strip burning, as done on well managed UK grouse moors, gives the benefit of both. No need for these runaway fires with that as a fire out of control simply burns into a previously burnt area and either dies out through lack of fuel or is easier to control. So simple, the "experts" can't see it. But successful heather burning does require a degree of experience and expertise. If the wind gets up, changes direction, or the heather is too dry, or there are no fire breaks, or not enough man power to control the fire, you get these runaway fires. It's these morons that see a fire and think it is a bad thing and only causing harm that cause runaways. Then, of course, after the fire, there is the re-growth which is very nutritious (like a new grass ley) for sheep, deer, and grouse. Fine for grouse but they also need shelter for nesting and cover for chicks from the weather and predators. Long heather is also good for hiding deer calves. (I experienced 4 inches of snow in June at my previous address!).But, like a ley, it needs to be managed. Over graze it and it is good for nothing. At least old rank heather can provide shelter, even if little else. [/QUOTE]
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