Prescribed Burning

There is no indication that prescribed burning by itself will control common tansy, predominantly because it can regenerate from rhizomes not affected by heat. However, dense patches of common tansy with dried litter buildup can burn hot and fast and pose a potential wildfire danger. Therefore, prescribed burning can be used to control undesirable dead vegetation buildup and reduce wildfire hazards. Prescribed burning can also be used to prepare sites for herbicide application by removing dead plant litter blocking herbicide coverage on actively growing vegetation. Prescribed burning should be integrated with other practices such as herbicide management, grazing management, and planting riparian herbaceous cover.

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