HID West prescribed fire in Everglades

prescribed fire Everglades National Park
Photo by Aerin Land, NPS

Everglades National Park Fire Management personnel conducted the HID West prescribed fire on January 23. The objectives were to consume dead and decaying vegetation, to release nutrients that promote new growth, and improve habitat.

prescribed fire Everglades National Park
Photo by Cory Dutton, NPS
prescribed fire Everglades National Park
Photo by Aerin Land, NPS

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.