Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is planning to conduct a number of prescribed burns this fall.  Prescribed fire is one method used to promote a healthy prairie and maintain the cultural landscape of the preserve.  Preserve managers are interested in observing the effects of fall fire on invasive, non-native plants and woody vegetation.  Weather conditions must be optimal before prescribed burns can occur. Due to the unpredictability of weather patterns, wind speed and direction, and relative humidity, there is usually very little notice leading up to a burn. Visitors who are hiking or fishing may have their activities interrupted by the burns, but this usually lasts less than one day. Please call the rangers at 620-273-8494 for daily updates, check our website at www. nps.gov/tapr, or check out the Facebook page for Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.  For safety, visitors are asked to not cross fire lines or venture beyond barricades and signs.