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Back to EpisodesLiberty Hill Firefighters Preserve Wildlife Habitat
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Firefighters in Liberty Hill, Texas, employ controlled burns to safeguard over twenty-two thousand acres of fragile habitat at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. These prescribed fires, like the recent one hundred fifty-six acre burn, mimic natural processes, supporting bird species like the black-capped vireo and reducing wildfire risks. Fire proves quicker and cheaper than mowing or grazing for large-scale upkeep, with plants recovering rapidly after the burns.
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