Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway

by Roger Murphy
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controlled burnTUPELO-Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct four prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Counties in MS between April 2 and April 11, 2014. The prescribed fires are located at:

Prescribed Fire Name

Milepost

Confederate Gravesites

269-270

Need Center

266

Monroe Mission

243-245

Little Mountain

192-193

Prescribed fire is a useful and cost effective tool for managing the forests and grasslands that encompass the Parkway.  Prescribed fire reduces the buildup of dead woody material, decreases the risk of catastrophic wildfire, perpetuates fire dependent vegetation, reduces exotic vegetation, provides habitat and forage for animals, and restores the natural role of fire in a healthy ecosystem.   car burn

During prescribed fire operations, smoke warning signs will be placed along the Parkway as a precaution.  Motorists should travel at a safe speed with headlights on when smoke is visible.  Please be aware of park rangers, firefighting personnel, and equipment along the roadway and mow line.  If visibility falls below 500 feet, the Parkway may be temporarily closed until smoke has cleared.  Some smoke may be visible for several days after initial prescribed fire operations have ended.

 

MEDIA RELEASE/NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

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