Climate, Weather and Drought

Much of Nebraska is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, which means fires can start and spread more easily than usual. Ben Bohall from the Nebraska Forest service says landowners and rural residence should be aware of changing weather conditions and take precautions against grass and range fires this spring.

Dry conditions and warmer temperatures are increasing the grass fire risk across Nebraska. Ben Bohall from the Nebraska Forest Service talks about the risk for grass and range fires, especially as low humidity and gusty winds persist throughout the state.

Ongoing research at the University of Nebraska is focusing on the decline of wild turkeys here in the state. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Professor Andrew Little says the habitat loss isn’t just affecting turkeys, but many other kinds of wildlife. 

Wildlife habitat in Nebraska has been declining and that has led to a shortage of wild turkeys. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Associate Professor of Landscape and Habitat Management Andrew Little has been studying this decline and talks about some of the issues surrounding habitat loss and decline in turkey populations in the state.