The billowing black smoke from a controlled burn on Savannah NWR caught the attention of the local media yesterday. Check out their coverage at WTOC.
Controlled burning is an important part of managing the impoundments and other marsh areas of this and other refuges. It clears away unwanted vegetation to allow new growth to emerge and reduces the fuel load so that when wild fires occur, they are smaller and easier to manage.
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