The city of Kent Fire Department conducted their annual burn on the protected prairie near Kent State's Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This prairie is an important element in Kent State's commitment to sustainability because it is a low-maintenance landscape saves Kent State from having to mow, fertilize and control weeds on 10 acres of university property.
The burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004, allows for new growth during the summer season, controls the spread of invasive plants, puts nutrients back into the soil and encourages diversity of plant life. The blackened ground allows the sun to warm the soil, stimulating grasses to grow.
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WRITTEN BY: PHIL B. SOENCKSEN
PHOTO CREDIT: BOB CHRISTY, SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING