The city of 91精品 Fire Department conducted their annual burn on the protected prairie near 91精品 State's Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This prairie is an important element in 91精品 State's commitment to sustainability because it is a low-maintenance landscape saves 91精品 State from having to mow, fertilize and control weeds on 10 acres of university property.
The burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004, allows for new growth during the summer season, controls the spread of invasive plants, puts nutrients back into the soil and encourages diversity of plant life. The blackened ground allows the sun to warm the soil, stimulating grasses to grow.
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