Hoosier National Forest to conduct prescribed burns

Thursday, March 4, 2021

The U.S. Forest Service has begun to conduct seasonal prescribed burns to maintain, restore or improve early successional habitat, maintain wetlands, restore unique barrens ecosystems, and regenerate oak and hickory. Prescribed burns also improve soil health by recycling nutrients and reduce fuel loads, thereby lowering the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

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