KFW conducting controlled burns at state WMAs

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will be conducting controlled burns as part of their regular management of the state’s wildlife management areas.

KFW will be working with local officials in a number of Kentucky counties on prescribed fires at wildlife management areas in March and April. These controlled burns are part of regular habitat management efforts and help restore the health of local ecosystems that depend on fire.

KFW says the burns will take place over one or two-day periods as local activity and weather conditions permit. Fire officials will take wind, air temperature, relative humidity, soil moisture, and other factors into consideration when conducting the burns. Signs will be posted and gates will be closed at sites, and adjacent landowners will be notified.

Nearby properties where prescribed fires are expected to be conducted include Barren River Lake, Yellowbank, Green River Lake, and Rolling Fork WMAs.

KFW says the management goals of the fires are to increase nut and soft fruit production and to enhance the regeneration of oaks. Learn more about KFW land management at fw.ky.gov.