Last Thursday morning the fire department assisted the parks department and the DNR with a prairie burn on the bluffs overlooking Hwy 212 just East of Spring Road. Conditions were near perfect as the burn got started and stayed that way throughout the process.
The burns are good for areas of original prairie land, clearing old growth and invading weeds while providing a good base for the prairie grasses.
A lot of time and energy goes into planning one of these burns. In fact it would be ideal to have one every year but due to the short time window and needing specific weather conditions the burns actually only take place about every other year.
Some before, during and after pictures. Pictures courtesy of Jim Clark a resident of the area overlooking the burn area and our former Public Safety Director. Thanks Jim!
The landscape before the burn
The process begins, winds were from the North and light. Perfect conditions
EPFD Crews Standing by to control the flames
Prairie burn completed – all went well
