Prescribed Burns Scheduled at Local Sites in Acadia National Park for Spring 2024

The National Park Service (NPS) plans to carry out prescribed burning in Acadia National Park before May 10, 2024. This depends on suitable weather and fuel conditions. The locations for these burns are Jordan Pond House, Pooler Farm, and Flye Farm. These burns are part of the park's fire plan.

The main goal of these burns is to control woody seedling growth. This helps protect the park's cultural landscapes. The NPS will use fire in a strategic way to maintain open fields. Trained NPS fire personnel will conduct the burns under controlled conditions.

Safety is the NPS's top priority during these operations. They will work with local towns and fire departments to ensure the safety of fire personnel and the public. Superintendent Kevin Schneider stressed that all necessary precautions are being taken. This is to ensure safety while managing open spaces and historic views in the park.

More details will be released before the burns take place. This information will be on Acadia National Park’s current conditions webpage and social media pages. It will include the exact dates and locations of the burns.

For more information about the burns and the park's fire plan, visit Acadia National Park’s official website.

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