JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – Base officials announced that prescribed fire operations will be conducted on a routine basis from now through April 1 as part of ongoing land and safety management efforts.
The controlled burns will take place in designated areas across the installation and are intended to support military mission readiness while also meeting natural resource management goals, base officials said. The burns are carried out by trained wildland firefighters using nationally recognized best management practices and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Weather conditions will play a key role in determining when and where burns occur. Officials said daily notifications will be issued when prescribed fire activity is scheduled to ensure transparency and keep the surrounding community informed.
Prescribed burning is used to reduce hazardous vegetation that can fuel uncontrolled wildfires, improve overall forest health, and enhance natural habitats. Officials said the process helps return nutrients to the soil, limits the spread of invasive plants and forest pests, and supports wildlife by encouraging plant diversity.
Residents with questions or concerns about prescribed fire activity can contact Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst officials at 640-248-7841.
