Tag: Prescribed Fire Season

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment highlights the importance of prescribed burning in the Flint Hills during March and April to manage rangelands and prevent wildfires. The KDHE will utilize a smoke modeling tool to predict air quality impacts from smoke, emphasizing health precautions for vulnerable populations during smoke exposure.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds residents that prescribed burning in rangelands, particularly the Flint Hills, occurs in March and April. This practice helps manage grasslands, control invasive species, and improve forage for livestock, but can affect air quality. KDHE will utilize a smoke modeling tool to predict air quality impacts.