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Why ecological burns?

Why ecological burns?

May 27, 2019

Some fires you may see burning across the Overberg (March and early April) are actually ecological burns. These are prescribed burns that take extensive planning and resources. That’s not least to help reduce the risks of burning come fire season.   Why do we...

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