EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Wesselman Woods plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Howell Wetlands in the northern 2.2 acres of the prairie before the end of the year.
The exact date will be determined 24-48 hours in advance based on weather conditions, possibly as soon as this week.
Controlled fires are beneficial for prairie ecosystems by preventing the overgrowth of woody plants, returning nutrients to the soil, aiding native plant growth, controlling invasive species, and clearing space for new growth…