Prescribed burns are conducted on an annual basis at Taylor, Field and Lindberg Parks and Austin Gardens for the purpose of improving the health of the plantings. Necessary weather conditions to proceed with the Prescribed Burns include:

Days Leading up to the Burn

• Lead Time: 1-3 days dry sunny weather before burn. This is to dry out the dead vegetation. Without sufficient drying time, the vegetation won’t burn even if the weather conditions on a particular day are perfect.

Day of the Burn:

• Wind Direction: West – ideal, NW or SW is acceptable
• Wind Speed: 3 – 20 mph
• Low Relative Humidity
• Atmospheric Conditions: clear skies, stable forecast

Learn more info in the prescribed burn presentation.

For more information about this project, e-mail Patti Staley or call (708) 725-2451.