{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F86ad2609-9cb4-4095-ad6f-02630c155b99","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"EP. 211: Prescribed Fire for Bobwhite Quail","description":"Bobwhite quail have long been known as a \u201cfire bird,\u201d because of their positive population response to habitat improved through fire management. In this episode, host Bob St.Pierre is joined by three PF & QF employees for a conversation covering the science and art of using prescribed fire as a wildlife habitat management tool for bobwhite quail. The trio includes Missouri State Coordinator Andrew White, Missouri Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist Wes Buchheit, and Missouri Habitat Specialist Crew Leader Dylan Jacobs. \n \nEpisode Highlights: \n\u2022\tWhite describes the importance of early successional habitat for bobwhite quail and explains how fire is utilized to maintain the integrity of grasslands as an ecosystem. \n\n\u2022\tIn a fascinating sequence, Jacobs equates prescribed fire to an artform, his drip torch to a paint brush, and a natural landscape to a canvas. \n\n\u2022\tBuchheit explains how QF\u2019s efforts to embrace fire through government policy, partnerships, and public education are turning the tide for the state\u2019s quail populations. \n\n\u2022\tEach participant also puts in words of support for their favorite bird dog breed during this month\u2019s Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign. They also debate whether or not the Simpson\u2019s dog, \u201cSanta\u2019s Little Helper,\u201d is a vizsla.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/404ef283-b301-4b80-8034-56fc21ce692c/artworks-wnzl6moiz9sl9a7u-yfijzq-t3000x3000.jpg"}