For the first time since 2023, conditions allowed for a prescribed burn at Iroquois Park’s Summit Field on March 24! We created 3/4 of a mile of firebreaks and burned 13.5 acres.
Prairie species evolved with fire ecology, and prescribed fire helps eliminate woody plants to keep the landscape dominated by grasses and wildflowers. It also helps return nutrients from dead plant material to the soil and opens space for wildflowers to sprout and bloom.
This prairie ecosystem is an essential piece of green infrastructure. Deep root systems mitigate stormwater, erosion and flooding. Native plants provide a robust habitat for beneficial pollinator species. And it’s just a beautiful place to enjoy all seasons.
Many thanks to Burn Boss Rick Caldwell for leading this prescribed burn. Jefferson Memorial Forest Natural Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas, Louisville Parks and Recreation, Buffalo Trace Land Trust and Jeffersontown Fire & EMS also supported this important work with awesome folks on the burn team!
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