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Stones River National BattlefieldCurtain Wall No. 2 of Fortress Rosecrans
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Stones River National Battlefield
Fire Management
 
Prescribed fire behind the Michigan marker

Prescribed fire has become an important tool for managing the cultural landscapes at Stones River National Battlefield. Fire is an efficient way to eliminate invasive exotic plants and provides nutrients that support the growth of diverse native plant species that sustain a healthy ecosystem.

The Links below will take you to our Fire Management Plan and the current Annual Burn Plan.

Fire Management Plan

2007 Annual Burn Plan (coming soon)
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Nature at Stones River
Learn more about the unique plants, animals and ecosystems at Stones River National Battlefield.
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The United States Sanitary Commission, a civilian organization, worked feverishly to improve health conditions at Fortress Rosecrans and in Union camps and hospitals across the nation. Their efforts probably saved thousands of lives.
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Last Updated: September 12, 2008 at 00:21 EST