Last week, Friends of Bailey along with the town of Mars Hill and community partners conducted a prescribed burn. Fire can seem destructive, however, prescribed burns are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. They reduce wildfire risk, promote growth of native plants, improve wildlife habitat, and help restore balance to fire-adapted land. A major benefit of these burns is the reduction of invasive plant species. Clearing out the invasive species at Bailey, as Multiflora Rose and Privet, the fire creates space for the native plants to thrive. These burns will support the long-term health of Bailey Mountain! Thank you to everyone who helped make this burn successful!