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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Fire Regime
Although additional research is needed to fully understand the role that fire historically played in the development of the Lakeshore forests, evidence suggests it was not uncommon prior to the settlement of the area.  Small, localized burns from Native American burning or lightening strikes during storms may have occurred sporadically, especially in the jack pine and oak stands along the dune edges.  Prescribed fires (started and controlled by trained crews) can be a useful tool for maintaining the open field habitats in the historic farmland areas.  Lakeshore staff have prepared a detailed document called a Fire Management Plan which defines the actions that will be taken should a wildfire occur and also those specific instances when fire may be used as a management tool.  This plan is available under the Management Documents section of the this website.
Cannery Boat Museum  

Did You Know?
The Great Lakes was the highway of the past. It was the main way that cargo and passengers moved through this area until roads were established. A variety of boats used on the Great Lakes are on display at the Cannery in Glen Haven within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Last Updated: August 29, 2006 at 16:55 EST