Prescribed burn planned for 240 acres in Okanogan County

Prescribed burn planned for 240 acres in Okanogan County

OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. – The Washington Department of Natural Resources announced a prescribed burn for 240 acres in Okanogan County Friday. The burn is scheduled to start on Monday.

Area farmers invited to form Prescribed Burn Association

Wildfires are uncontrolled and destructive, but prescribed burning is an effective tool for landowners and managers needing to remove weeds and stop the advance of invasive species from pastures, said Veronica Coons at the Barton County Conservation District. However, but not everyone has access to the equipment, manpower and training for a successful burn. That’s where teamwork can help.