Behind the Flames: Metro Parks Conducts Prescribed Burns

Fire might seem destructive at a first glance, but in the hands of trained conservationists, it’s a powerful tool for revitalizing ecosystems. Metro Parks regularly conducts prescribed burns – carefully planned and controlled fires – to promote healthy habitats. These burns clear away invasive species, return nutrients to the soil, and create space for native plants to thrive, benefiting wildlife and the landscape alike.

Metro Parks’ Resource Management team had a few perfect days for prescribed prairie burns this spring. They were able to burn 122 acres at Battelle Darby Creek near Kuhlwein Road, 40 acres at Scioto Grove along the park roadway, and 20 acres at Prairie Oaks just north of the park entrance on Plain City-Georgesville Road over a week.

Take a closer look at this incredible process through our photo gallery, showcasing the dedication and precision behind these essential burns.

Drone photos and video are by Second Shift Supervisor Stefan Bruch, other photos are by Social Media and Marketing Specialist Liz Christian.

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