@morganedits1992@spann (2) Tightly controlled by the Alabama Forestry Commission and coordinated with other burns across the state. I get that it is bothersome. And most people simply don’t understand. But it really is well thought out and coordinated and for the overall good. Hope this helps!
@morganedits1992@spann (1) 23 million forested acres in Alabama. 1.6 million publicly owned. Need to burn most on 2-3 year interval. They burned 4500 acres (2.8%). Many sites only have 1-2 days per year that all variables come together to allow a safe burn that will meet the management objectives.
@morganedits1992@spann They choose the safest conditions for the burn, that impact the fewest people possible, while also producing the most desired results for wildlife and habitat (as well as fuel reduction). So, although briefly inconvenient, overall a net positive. Very intelligent.
@morganedits1992@spann These prescribed burns are very important for too many reasons to mention here. They have to be conducted under very specific “prescribed” conditions during certain seasons (often Jan-Mar). Very few days meet these exact conditions. So when these days occur many fires take place.
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We do well to remember that today.
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