Bill > HB1888

This bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to officially designate March of each year as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in Illinois. The bill provides context for this designation by highlighting the importance of prescribed fire as a land management practice, noting that it is a traditional tool used to reduce wildfire risks, control invasive species, improve land access and appearance, and manage forest health. The legislation points out that currently only about 6% of conservation lands in Illinois are managed using prescribed fire, and aims to recognize and promote awareness of the ecological, economic, and cultural benefits of this practice. By creating a dedicated awareness month, the bill seeks to draw attention to the valuable role prescribed fire plays in landscape management and public safety, encouraging greater understanding and potentially increased use of this land management technique throughout the state.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1888&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104