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Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burn March-April 2022

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Prescribed burn taking place in front of the park entrance sign.

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News Release Date: March 14, 2022
Contact: Gregory Cunningham, 803-647-3983

HOPKINS, SC – Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn March 28-April 8, weather and conditions permitting. The fire will be conducted in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton East Units and encompass approximately 500 acres. The fire is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan.

Precautions have been taken to minimize impacts to park visitors and park neighbors. However, Longleaf and Bluff Campgrounds will be closed during the burn, as well as portions of Longleaf Trail, Bluff Trail and Firefly Trail. Additionally, smoke may be seen for several miles and may drift over nearby roads and trails. Drivers should use caution as fire crews and equipment will be operating along the park entrance road and other nearby roads. Recreational access to other park trails and facilities will remain open.

Additional details and updates will be posted on the park’s website www.nps.gov/cong and social media channels.

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