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☷Photo Story Fort McCoy prescribed burn team holds their first prescribed burn of 2024
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Mar 13,2024
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A group of 4 folks from the Fort McCoy prescribed burn team were keeping an eye on a burn on Feb . 29 , 2024 , near the railroad tracks on South Post at Fort McCoy , Wis . The team includes folks from the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department , DPW Environmental Division Natural Resources Branch , Directorate of Plans , Training , Mobilization and Security , and the Colorado State University Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands . These burns help wildlife , control invasive plants , restore native plants , and prevent wildfires . They ' re a great way to improve the environment and manage natural resources . The post - provision burn team includes personnel from the Fort McCoy Emergency Services Fire Department . Directorate General of Public Works ( DPW ) , Department of Environment , Natural Resources Branch . Directorate General of Planning , Training , Mobilization and Security . Under contract with Colorado State University Military Lands Environmental Management Center . Prescribed burns also improve wildlife habitat , control invasive plant species , restore and maintain native plant communities , and reduce the likelihood of wildfires . Prescribed burns benefit the environment in many ways and are one tool that can be used at scale to improve wild habitats . Natural resource management officials say prescribed burning helps prevent the introduction of invasive species and burns seed banks . Burns also give native species an opportunity to compete with some non - native species . This is because many native species rely on fire to provide stimulation and drive back invasive species . ( Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office , U . S . Army photo by Christopher Jones ) Four members of the Fort McCoy Prescribed Burn Team supervising prescribed burns , Feb . 29 , 2024 , at South Post , Fort McCoy , Wisconsin . Along the railroad tracks . The team includes personnel from the Fort McCoy Emergency Services Fire Department . Directorate General of Public Works ( DPW ) , Department of Environment , Natural Resources Branch . Directorate General of Planning , Training , Mobilization and Security . Under contract with Colorado State University Military Lands Environmental Management Center . Prescribed burns also improve wildlife habitat , control invasive plant species , restore and maintain native plant communities , and reduce the likelihood of wildfires . Prescribed burns benefit the environment in many ways and are one tool that can be used at scale to improve wild habitats . Natural resource management officials say prescribed burning helps prevent the introduction of invasive species and burns seed banks . Burns also give native species an opportunity to compete with some non - native species . This is because many native species rely on fire to provide stimulation and drive back invasive species . ( U . S . Army photo by Christopher Jones , Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office ) Four members of the Fort McCoy Prescribed Burn Team supervising prescribed burns , Feb . 29 , 2024 , at South Post , Fort McCoy , Wisconsin . Along the railroad tracks . The team includes personnel from the Fort McCoy Emergency Services Fire Department . Directorate General of Public Works ( DPW ) , Department of Environment , Natural Resources Branch . Directorate General of Planning , Training , Mobilization and Security . Under contract with Colorado State University Military Lands Environmental Management Center . Prescribed burns have a lot of benefits for the environment . They help improve wildlife habitat , control invasive plants , restore native plant communities , and reduce the risk of wildfires . Natural resources experts say that these burns also help to push back invasive species and destroy their seed banks . Additionally , they give native species a chance to compete with non - native species , as many native plants rely on fire to thrive . Burns also allow native species to have a shot at competing with some of the non - native species , since many native species rely on fire to help them grow and push back non - native species . The Fort McCoy prescribed burn team , consisting of personnel from various departments , oversaw a prescribed burn on Feb . 29 , 2024 , near the railroad tracks at Fort McCoy , Wis . These controlled burns have several benefits , including improving wildlife habitats , managing invasive plants , restoring native plant communities , and reducing the risk of wildfires . They are a valuable tool for enhancing wild habitats on a large scale . Natural resources management officials emphasize that prescribed burns hinder the growth of invasive species and destroy their seed banks . Additionally , burns provide an opportunity for native species to thrive by stimulating their growth and pushing back non - native species . The photo was taken by Christopher Jones , Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office . The team responsible for prescribed burns at Fort McCoy includes members from various departments , such as the Fire Department , Natural Resources Branch , and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands at Colorado State University . Prescribed burns have many benefits for the environment , including improving wildlife habitat , controlling invasive plants , and maintaining native plant communities . They are an important tool for managing the wilderness on a large scale . Burning also helps to combat invasive species and allows native species to thrive . Prescribed burns have a lot of benefits for the environment . They improve wildlife habitat , control invasive plants , restore native plant communities , and reduce the risk of wildfires . Natural resources experts say that prescribed burns also help push back invasive species and get rid of their seeds . They also give native species a chance to compete with non - native species . Overall , prescribed burns are a valuable tool for improving wild habitats . Burns also provide an opportunity for native species to compete with non - native species , as many native species rely on fire to stimulate growth and push back non - native plants . ( U . S . Army Photo by Christopher Jones , Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office ) The Fort McCoy prescribed burn team , made up of personnel from various departments , oversaw a prescribed burn on Feb . 29 , 2024 , along the railroad tracks on South Post at Fort McCoy , Wis . In addition to benefiting the environment in multiple ways , prescribed burns help control invasive plants , restore native plant communities , and reduce the risk of wildfires . These burns also help native species thrive by giving them a chance to outcompete non - native species that may not handle fire as well . As the prescribed burn season continues , Fort McCoy will continue to conduct burns in safe and effective conditions . You can learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home . army . mil/mccoy and through various social media platforms .
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