Atlantic County Government: Controlled Burn Scheduled For March 1 In Cologne Tract, Hamilton Township

Press release from the Atlantic County Government:

February 28, 2022

A controlled burn of a portion of the Atlantic County Park System’s Cologne Tract in Hamilton Township is scheduled to take place 9 AM to dusk on Tuesday, March 1, weather permitting.

The controlled burn will be conducted by the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service with assistance from the Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation.

Controlled burns are used to prevent forest fires by eliminating underbrush and leaf litter that can fuel fires. In addition, they serve to stimulate new forest growth. They are one of several measures the Division of Parks and Recreation employs to prevent fires.

Controlled burns are contingent upon weather conditions. The State Forest Fire Service requires three consecutive days without precipitation prior to conducting a controlled burn. Wind conditions and humidity must also be favorable.

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