Controlled Burns to Occur at Pea Ridge Park

Pea Ridge National Military Park officials will carry out prescribed burns during March and April 2014, subject to weather conditions, according to a news release.

"Weather conditions permitting, some fields and portions of forest will be burned," said John Scott, park superintendent.

Historic landscape maintenance and restoration, and reducing exotic species and fuels are the primary reasons for the fires.

To assure visitor safety, some areas inside the park and trails may be closed while fire operations are taking place and for a short period after completion, according to the release.

For more information, call the Visitor Center at 479-451-8122.

NW News on 03/25/2014

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