Prescribed Burns Today In Lacey

LACEY, NJ — The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting prescribed burns at Game Farm Road today, March 21.

Prescribed burnings will happen on 75 acres of the former Forked River Game Farm site in Lacey. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, the purpose of the prescribed burns is to manage grass that could increase forest fires that could damage private property, and also to reduce the spread of invasive plants, primarily Bradford pear trees.

Air quality and smoke will be monitored in an effort to minimize impacts to the surrounding areas. Local emergency personnel, including the police and the fire departments, will be notified prior to the prescribed burns. Visitors and residents are reminded that smoke may be visible after the burns are completed, but personnel will monitor and patrol the area until the prescribed burns are declared extinguished.

Assistance may be provided by firefighters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.