The neighborhood newspaper (Hyde Park Herald) shows a prescribed burn taking place in Bobolink Meadow last week. Pizzo and Associates, a landscaping firm contracted by the Chicago Parks Department, manage some of the natural areas of the city parks.
The Chicago Wilderness magazine explains why controlled burns of prairie habitats are a good idea:
Fire helps local habitats thrive by:
- Releasing nutrients from burned plant materials.
- Helping seeds to grow.
- Opening the woodland floor to sunlight so that native wildflowers and plants can flourish.
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