(Photos) A prescribed burn in progress

While running through Morton Grove's Miami Woods this afternoon, I came across a prescribed burn in progress. To preserve native plants and to drive out invasive species--such as European Buckthorn--volunteers occasionally use fire to exterminate the alien weeds and trees.

There were several of these "Prescribed Burn Ahead" signs on the running path.

It wasn't that much of a burden to pass through the smoke.

That depends on your timing, of course.

A liquid accellerant ignited the flames.

The wind was low today--it was good burning weather.

Related post:

After a prescribed burn: Morton Grove's brown lands

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