Prescribed fires planned at Mahoney State Park

February 26, 2020 Jerry Kane

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LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will be conducting prescribed fires at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland starting Feb. 27.

These fires are part of an ongoing prairie and oak woodland restoration project and will help control the spread of invasive plants.

Exact dates of the fires will depend on weather. Affected trails and roads in portions of the park will be marked with signs and closed during the fires.

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