Abstract: As we enter the 21st century, the use of prescribed fire in the Edwards Plateau region of Texas and on rangelands in many other regions faces an uncertain future. The rapid increase in population and increased “urbanization of rangeland has resulted in increased concerns over issues such as air quality and liability when prescribed fire is considered as a management option. These concerns will continue to increase in the future. However, these problems should not lessen our enthusiasm for prescribed fire as a rangeland management practice. In fact, now is the time to become bold and innovative while always remaining prudent in the use of prescribed fire. The objective of this article is to identify the problems and opportunities related to the implementation of a sustained prescribed fire management regime by ranchers on privately owned lands in the Edwards Plateau of Texas.

Keywords: urbanization, implementation, Cooperatives

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