Using Controlled Burns To Manage Stones River National Battlefield
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When "controlled burns" are mentioned in the national park system, most thoughts turn to the big, sprawling Western parks, such as Zion, Yellowstone and Yosemite. But using fire as a management tool also is beneficial at places such as Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 28th, 2008 3:00am