20150318 - Prescribed Burn

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H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com McHenry County Conservation District restoration technician and fire crew member Paul Bruett woks on a prescribed burn in Glacial Park on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Controlled burns are conducted in the early spring and late fall with temperature, humidity, and wind being key factors as to exactly when the burns can take place

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H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com McHenry County Conservation District wildlife biologist Cindi Jablowski soaks brush along Prairie Trail North with water to pevent flames from spreading during a prescribed burn in Glacial Park on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Controlled burns are conducted in the early spring and late fall with temperature, humidity, and wind being key factors as to exactly when they can take place.

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H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com McHenry County Conservation District wildlife biologist and fire crew member Cindi Jablowski soaks a utility pole with water to pevent damage during a prescribed burn in Glacial Park on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.