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Update on the Mutel woodland burn


Last fall,  UI senior science writer and archivist Connie Mutel along with her husband, UI professor Robert Mutel, held a controlled burn of their oak woodlands near Iowa City. The above video showcases the before and after effects of the burn by comparing … Continue reading

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DNR to conduct prescribed burns across Iowa


This spring the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct a series of prescribed burns in forests and wildlife areas throughout the state. These burns are used to reduce hazardous fuel loading, which reduces the potential for wildfires, while also reducing … Continue reading

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