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    Fort McCoy conducts October prescribed burn during ‘spring-like’ conditions [Image 23 of 30]

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    Fort McCoy conducts October prescribed burn during ‘spring-like’ conditions

    FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    10.22.2024

    Photo by Claudia Neve 

    Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

    On Oct. 22, the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department conducted a prescribed burn at Range 29, marking a key step in preparing the area for military training come next spring.

    The burn on Range 29 began at approximately 10 a.m. and was completed in the afternoon. Conducting burns prior to training season can reduce the chance of wildfires and their spread.
    Prescribed burns serve multiple purposes, from reducing wildfire risks to benefiting the ecosystem by controlling invasive species and enhancing habitats for native wildlife, Mentzel said. The burns aid in improving Fort McCoy’s grassland habitat which benefits birds and small mammals by providing essential resources. This vegetation serves as a food source and shelter for species that are vital to the ecosystem.

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2024
    Date Posted: 11.05.2024 14:57
    Photo ID: 8738794
    VIRIN: 241022-A-CV950-6002
    Resolution: 4464x2976
    Size: 2.93 MB
    Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US

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