Smoke fills the sky on a yearly basis when Joe Bragger and his crew burn down the prairie hillsides and waterways in their area of western Wisconsin. The controlled burns mimic what nature does when left alone. The goal is to enhance the growth of native desired species while limiting unwanted plants.
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