US EditionBNF to begin spring prescribed fires on more than 5,500 acres
- The Bitterroot National Forest will begin spring prescribed fire operations as early as this week.
- These burns are planned to maintain ponderosa pine, reduce vegetation, and protect communities from wildfires.
- The BNF plans to conduct prescribed burns on more than 5,500 acres, weather permitting, through the spring.
- The Stevensville District Ranger is planning a burn southwest of Stevensville from April 7 to 12, requiring 40 firefighters.
- Warning signs and notifications will occur, but residents may experience smoke, so drivers should slow down and use headlights.
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Star Valley prescribed burn carried out with plastic sphere dispenser
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) is performing prescribed fire operations in Star Valley this spring, making use of a unique tool. “Forest firefighters are using a plastic sphere dispenser (PSD) for aerial ignitions for the prescribed burn,” BTNF posted to Facebook on Thursday, April 10. “This device launches ping-pong balls filled with […] The post Star Valley prescribed burn carried out with plastic sphere dispenser app…
Prescribed Burn Planned for Camp Edwards
BOURNE – Prescribed burns are planned for Camp Edwards this Wednesday and Thursday, conditions permitting. The following is the full statement from Joint Base Cape Cod officials: The Massachusetts National Guard’s Natural Resources Program plans to conduct prescribed burns on Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod on Wednesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10, […] The post Prescribed Burn Planned for Camp Edwards appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Bitterroot National Forest beginning prescribed burns
The Bitterroot National Forest is set to start its spring prescribed fire operations to reduce overgrown vegetation and enhance wildfire protection for our communities and natural resources.The first planned burn will take place between McCalla Creek and Big Creek, which is about five miles southwest of Stevensville, until April 12. Crews will use a mix of hand and aerial ignitions with at least three engines and 40 firefighters on site. Residen…
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