Declares April 2026 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month in Illinois, supporting its continued use.
The resolution declares April 2026 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month in Illinois, recognizing the ecological, economic, and cultural benefits of prescribed fire. It acknowledges the historical use by Indigenous peoples and its role in maintaining healthy grasslands and forests. The resolution supports the Illinois Prescribed Fire Council and the use of prescribed fire as a tool for land management, wildfire prevention, and public safety.
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