Jasper’s Parklands Schedules Prepared Burn

Park and Recreation Director Tom Moorman advised the board of a controlled burn at the Parklands that is scheduled for the end of September or the beginning of October. The prescribed burn would help wildflowers to thrive and is considered to be standard maintenance for a prairie. Although the local wildflowers have been growing, the seeds have a hard time reaching the ground because of some woody invasive species in the area. By clearing them out with the burn, the invasive species can be reduced so that native species can thrive. The process will be overseen by the fire department, a biologist, and an invasive species specialist. The burn area will be relatively small at less than an acre, and extends from west of the dam up to the upper pond. The Jasper Fire Department will be on hand both for safety considerations and as a training opportunity.