National Park Service planning a prescribed burn in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on Tuesday, November 10

West Virginia (WOAY) The National Park Service is planning a prescribed burn at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on Tuesday, November 10, weather permitting. 

The planned burn will cover approximately 195 acres along the Arrowhead Trails. 

Park officials say the goal is to reduce accumulated vegetation that could fuel wildfires and improve oak habitat in the area. 

Ignition is expected between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, depending on weather conditions. 

The burn is part of the park’s ongoing land management efforts.

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