Nelson, Joel 2012-03-20
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Interviewee Name: Joel Nelson
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Date: March 20, 2012
Location: Alpine, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:14:33
Abstract
Long-leaf pines, Bear grass, Demise of long-leaf pines, Old growth and redwoods, Roper fire, Started in the Range Animal Science Center of Alpine, Path of the fire, Origin of the name, Marfa fire, Began in April 9, 2011, Account of conditions that led to fire, Topography of the area, Grasses of the area, Drilling for water, Leased hills, Experiences with the fire, At home when he noticed the fire, Location in Alpine, Backfires to save property, Difficulties of maintaining a burn program, Ranch, Ease of driving through the property, Angus and crossbred cattle, Firefighting, Problems putting out fires in Alpine, Forestry service, Others with firefighting experience around Alpine, Firefighting continued, More details on how he controlled the fire on his ranch, Progression of fire, Geology of the area, Grass basin, Basalt, Spring maintenance, Corriente cattle, Popularity, Quality, Size, Corriente cattle continued, Jornada Experimental Range, Angus versus Corriente/Criollo, Ranch continued, Storage tank, Trees before and after I-20, Fence
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