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Neighbors of the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs may be wondering what all the smoke is about.
As part of an annual controlled burn, workers are burning about 37 acres of the Oak Savannah area, which is located above the education pond.
Lisa LaCombe, manager of the park’s Nature Center, said the controlled burns are meant to restore an area to its natural pre-settlement condition by removing unwanted vegetation.
“It’s meant to encourage native seed to germinate,” LaCombe said.
With weather conditions ideal, workers burned the acreage on Monday and Tuesday. Crews are trained and the proper authorities, including the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, are notified.
LaCombe said specific areas in the park are focused on each year. The Oak Savannah area hasn’t been burned for about three years and was due.
Those visiting the area are being asked to not disturb the burn and proceed with caution.
Anyone with questions should call 228-3766.
Neighbors of the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs may be wondering what all the smoke is about.
As part of an annual controlled burn, workers are burning about 37 acres of the Oak Savannah area, which is located above the education pond.
Lisa LaCombe, manager of the park’s Nature Center, said the controlled burns are meant to restore an area to its natural pre-settlement condition by removing unwanted vegetation.
“It’s meant to encourage native seed to germinate,” LaCombe said.
With weather conditions ideal, workers burned the acreage on Monday and Tuesday. Crews are trained and the proper authorities, including the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, are notified.
LaCombe said specific areas in the park are focused on each year. The Oak Savannah area hasn’t been burned for about three years and was due.
Those visiting the area are being asked to not disturb the burn and proceed with caution.
Anyone with questions should call 228-3766.
