If you happen to be around the Caney Lake area on Tuesday, March 17th and see a lot of smoke, don’t be alarmed. What is taking place is a controlled burn of the Jimmie Davis State Park (JDSP) area. 

JPSD administration instructs to:
* Follow all posted caution signage
* Stay away from burning debris
* Be aware smoke may be visible in and around the park

Prescribed burns are essential for maintaining a healthy ecosystem as they:
* reduce excess vegetation and lower wildfire risk 
* improve wildlife habitat and promote native plant growth 
* enhance overall forest and land health