April 12, 2022

Prescribed burn scheduled today in Monroe County

A 27-acre prescribed burn scheduled for today in Monroe County's Summerfield Township is expected to benefit the endangered Karner blue butterfly, wild turkey and white-tailed deer.

Prescribed burns are one way the Michigan Department of Natural Resources keeps lands and forests healthy. The burns are conducted by highly trained DNR personnel in designated state-managed areas during appropriate weather conditions and in cooperation with the proper authorities and local units of government.

Public safety is a top priority during all prescribed burns, which sometimes are canceled at the last minute due to careful monitoring of weather and wind conditions.

The "Prescribed Burns" story map – including stories, photos and videos – takes a detailed look at how prescribed burns work. For more information on the DNR’s fire management activity, visit Michigan.gov/FireManagement.