Bloomington Completes First Prescribed Burn in Minnesota River Valley
Bloomington Parks and Recreation completed its first prescribed burn in the Minnesota River Valley, burning 8-10 acres of oak savanna restoration area at Parker's Picnic Area.
The burn involved approximately 40 personnel from multiple agencies, including the Bloomington Fire Department and Fish and Wildlife services. Parks staff conducted follow-up work for two days after the burn, clearing woody material and ensuring burned logs were properly extinguished.
The burned area was originally restored under a state CPL grant project completed by contractors several years ago. Since then, park maintenance staff has managed the area annually. Following the burn, parks staff seeded the area with native grasses to establish ground vegetation and provide fuel for future burns.
The project supports goals outlined in the city's prioritization plan and river bottoms natural resources plan. The burn aims to remove biomass from woody growth and create a more open oak savanna ecosystem.
The 8-10 acre burn is part of 60 acres of river bottom lands restored within the last 10 years. The city plans to expand prescribed burn management throughout the Minnesota River Valley as part of ongoing natural resources efforts.
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