Prescribed burns are no longer limited to winter months, according to wildlife officials. Land managers are increasingly using fires during the growing season to create healthier and more productive habitats.
Growing season burns can help boost forage for wildlife, increase plant diversity, and control invasive woody brush, officials say. These practices contribute to more sustainable land management and healthier ecosystems.
For more information on the benefits of growing season burns, visit the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks at this link.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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