"Minnesota Point has a rare dune system and sandy soils. It is the only place in Minnesota with the Atlantic coast species beachgrass that grows on dunes. The point’s red and jack pines, ferns and blueberry plants all rely on fire to stay healthy. Both sections to be burned include land designated by the state as a Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), meaning it has native plants and rare species."
A prescribed burn on Duluth’s beloved sandbar aims to help red pines regenerate.
By Jana Hollingsworth
The Minnesota Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/duluths-park-point-forest-will-be-set-afire-so-it-can-take-a-deep-breath/601593286?utm_source=gift









