If we are managing for deer we can safely burn every 2-5 years to maintain our understory that will provide browse, forage, and soft mast. Low intensity fire will burn leaf litter, and allow desirable, herbaceous plants to germinate while increasing the quality of the soil. Following fire, the grasses, legumes, and other herbaceous plants beneficial to wildlife, are consumed by wildlife, and fertilized by wildlife. We know we can increase soil quality with low intensity fire but to what extent (if we are talking numbers/%) I'm not sure off top of my head.

As far as quality plants; Pokeweed, old-field aster, partridge pea, ragweed, sumac, beggar's-lice, and prickly lettuce can be found almost anywhere across the southeast. These plants will occur naturally after disturbance and often selected as browse for deer.