City of Lincoln, NE
04/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/22/2025 10:19
Wilderness Park Controlled Burns Scheduled for April 22
Wilderness Park Controlled Burns Scheduled for April 22
Published on April 22, 2025
Parks and Recreation staff will conduct two controlled burns at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Wilderness Park.
The burn locations are as follows:
- About five acres east of the First Street trailhead parking lot (P5) - The Red and Green Trails north of Old Cheney Road, between markers 34 and 23, will be closed until noon Tuesday, April 23.
- About five acres south of Bison Trail at the north end of Wilderness Park - There are no trail closures for this burn area.
"Controlled burns are a vital land management tool, especially in areas with native grasses and plants," said Aaron Druery, Parks and Recreation Greenways District Supervisor. "They help prevent the spread of invasive species like cedar trees before they outcompete native vegetation, reduce wildfire risk by limiting excess dry material, and enhance overall habitat health and biodiversity. Our team closely monitors weather conditions and air quality to ensure each burn is carried out safely."
For more information on the project, contact Druery at 402-499-1044. For more information about Parks and Recreation, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov.
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