This is the 1988 prescribed burning plan for Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Treatment #1 is the area consisting of the fresh water marsh inside the Stage Island Pool. Much of the aquatic vegetation in Stage Island Pool was treated with an herbicide in August, 1987. The purpose of the prescribed burn is to remove past years' accumulation of dead organic matter and the dead standing vegetation treated this past summer with herbicide, releasing the nutrients back into the soil and allowing the sun's light to stimulate early plant growth. This prescribed burn is an integral part of the lead shot reduction plan that started during summer, 1985. The primary fuels, approximately 95 percent, to be burned are Giant Reed, Purple Loosestrife, and Cattail. These fine to light fuels are found in pure species stands or in varying densities of combinations with one another. Treatment #2 is Weare Camp at the Knobbs. The camp will be burned during January, weather conditions permitting. The camp will be ignited at the base with a flammable liquid.
