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fire/prairie insects

I just want to acknowledge that I really enjoyed the discussion/comments
regarding Iowa prairie fire and prairie insect populations.  While I am
familiar with the data from a number of sources pertaining to this
important issue, in particular that which has been reported from the Konza
prairie, a number of new points and noteworthy publications were brought to
the fore.  Many thanks, in particular to James Trager, for taking the lead
in this important issue.  For prairie reconstructions, I burn anually
(early spring) for the first 8 years, thereafter I burn on alternate years.
For restoration of prairie remnants, I totally support the the
comments/discussion which seemed to conclude that a far more conservative
approach to burning is appropraite.  Again, many thanks,
Cliff Welsch
(a prairie restorationist/reconstructionist from south-central Michigan)
P.S. Today, May 3, the first 2002 prairie blooms in my 8-year old, 80
species, 20 acre prairie reconstruction site i.e.,
Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea), Hoary Puccoon (Lithospermum canescens) and
Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia).

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