There is nothing ‘more’ to the story.


I think you are mistaken about your line installation cost. You shouldn’t be paying more than $350-450 per mile for one pass lines. If you are paying several thousand dollars for one mile of line, you are getting royally screwed. That is more than 20 hours of dozer time per mile.

Y’all got some hungry folks down there. I also have my own dozer and it cost me a hell of a lot more than $350 for a mile of line to be installed. Got to be a lot of equipment auctions in your area

I don’t know how they’re making any profit at $6/acre. I couldn’t even pay my help and cover costs for that.

According to the news report this guy contracted to burn for $55 per acre, but probably didn't get the result he wanted. I don't know if they have finalized the investigation yet.

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-po...e-is-known-and-respected-colleagues-say/

Maybe they burned all 750 acres in 1 or 2 trips and maybe there’s not much line pushing. Hell we’ve set up over 500 acres in couple hours.

I’m sure everyone would rather burn in Alabama for $6 than be in FL for $55, i know i would

Everybody knows that prescribed fire is an excellent, cost effective management tool to improve wildlife habitat. There seems to be a misconception that hundreds of acres need to be burned to make a difference. New research from MSU Deer Lab has demonstrated that small burns can be very beneficial. Micro-plots of 1/10th acres are beneficial. Just a few acres can drastically improve habitat. Think of it more like planting green fields rather than trying to burn your entire property