Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Tuesday in Lake in the Hills

Submission by the village of Lake in the Hills

Christopher B. Burke Engineering will be performing the prescribed burn as part of scheduled maintenance to maintain the natural area. The trained and experienced crews will install signage, be equipped with the latest in control equipment, plus portable radios and cellular phones to keep in touch with each other and the local fire department.

Benefits of prescribed burns include an efficient and economical tool that reduces the amount of pesticides that otherwise may be needed to control invasive plants. Fire helps to promote species diversity by controlling invasive woody shrubs and trees.

Without fire, natural areas often become thickets of shrubs or weeds with little diversity. Fire burns off dead vegetation and stimulates new plant growth by allowing sunlight to warm the dark soil, encouraging germination. Fire also enriches the soil by returning nutrients back to the soil

During the burn, village officials are asking residents to keep their pets inside. The village will make every effort to prevent drifting smoke, but is still recommending residents keep their windows closed.

If you have any questions regarding the prescribed burn, please contact the Village of Lake in the Hills at (847) 960-7500