Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Wildland Fire program will be attempting (dependent upon favorable weather conditions) a prescribed burn prescribed burn
A prescribed burn is the controlled use of fire to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk, or achieve other habitat management goals. We have been using prescribed burn techniques to improve species habitat since the 1930s.

Learn more about prescribed burn along Pleasant Plains Road Sunday (March 29th) to improve wildlife habitat and lessen wildfire risk. The entirety of Pleasant Plains Road and the Visitor Center will be closed Sunday March 29th, Monday March 30th, and Tuesday March 31st. 

Prescribed burning removes invading trees and shrubs that would otherwise overtake the fields, helps control non-native plants, and promotes the growth of native warm-season grasses that provide important wildlife habitat. The operation will only take place under favorable weather conditions to keep the fire and smoke manageable.