Prescribed burn set for this month at Davis Bayou Area

Gulf Islands National Seashore crews are planning prescribed burn for the Davis Bayou area this month.

An exact date has not been set, but officials say the burn will happen before February 22.

The park will review the conditions over the next few weeks to determine if the burn will take place.

Longleaf Pine Flatwood habitats in the area depend upon regular fire to maintain the ecosystem, which is important for several protected species.

We’ll let you know once park officials set an exact date for the burn.