(WFRV) – According to experts with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, prescribed burns and burn management play an essential role in the well-being of native plants in the state.
In a release shared by WisDOT on social media, burn management is said to be a cost-effective and efficient way to manage plants while also preventing the spread of invasive species.
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Just this past spring, officials say crews completed a controlled burn in Dane County at the World Dairy Wetland Site near I-39/90. Two months following the controlled burn, native plants were seen growing in abundance.
The following are said to be benefits of controlled burns:
- Stimulates the growth of native plants
- Improves habitat
- Helps prevent invasive species
- Releases nutrients into the soil
For more information about prescribed burns and their benefits, click here.
