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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.
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 11.05.2024 14:57 |
| Photo ID: | 8738828 |
| VIRIN: | 241022-A-CV950-9572 |
| Resolution: | 4464x2976 |
| Size: | 2.66 MB |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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Fort McCoy conducts October prescribed burn during ‘spring-like’ conditions
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