Prescribed burn scheduled today in Oakland County
Encouraging the growth of native prairie plants is the object of a prescribed burn scheduled today in Oakland County’s Highland Township.
The 69-acre burn also will reduce shrubs and trees in the area. Start time is around 1 p.m.
Prescribed burns are one way the Michigan Department of Natural Resources keeps lands and forests healthy. The burns are conducted by highly trained DNR personnel in designated state-managed areas during appropriate weather conditions and in cooperation with the proper authorities and local units of government.
Public safety is a top priority during all prescribed burns, which sometimes are canceled at the last minute due to careful monitoring of weather and wind conditions.
The “Prescribed Burns” interactive map – including stories, photos and videos – takes a detailed look at how prescribed burns work. For more information on the DNR’s fire management activity, visit Michigan.gov/FireManagement.