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3,000-Acre Prescribed Burn Happening Today in North Merritt Island at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

By  //  June 15, 2023

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A 3,000-acre prescribed burn is taking place today in North Merritt Island at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to local officials.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A 3,000-acre prescribed burn is taking place today in North Merritt Island at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to local officials.

Prescribed burn, or controlled burning, is a technique used in forest management, farming, or prairie restoration.