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

By  //  April 2, 2024

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A 3000-acre prescribed burn is taking place at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to local officials.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A 3,000-acre prescribed burn is taking place 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.