Marsh burn at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Photo By/Credit

Swanson, Scott

Date Shot/Created
01/01/2005
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Burning marshes opens new nesting grounds for migratory birds at Tule Lake NWR. The Tule Marsh is burned intermittently every few years. Tule reeds become thick and choke nesting habitat. Burning removes old growth, inviting new nesting opportunities w
Subject tags
Fire management