For Immediate Release: January 22, 2009
Media Contact: Pamela Mathis: (623) 580-5509 or (602) 402-7690
Fire Management Contact: Ken Shaver (623) 580-7758
Antelope Habitat Improves with Cordes Junction Prescribed Burn
(January 22, 2009 - Cordes Junction, Arizona)— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a three to five day prescribed burn scheduled between January 26tand February 6, 2009. Nearly 7,000 small piles of Juniper will be burned 10 miles northeast of Cordes Junction, Arizona. The Juniper had previously been cut because it concealed antelope predators. With it removed, the wildlife habitat and migration is greatly improved.
On the days when weather conditions are best for safe fire management, the BLM fire personnel will ignite piles of cut Juniper across 460 acres in the Sycamore Mesa area. Residents should expect some light smoke to be visible in the area, lasting up to five days. Fire crews will continue to monitor and manage conditions until the fire is completely out.
The BLM greatly appreciates cooperation in protecting our public lands; Help us prevent unwanted wildfires. To report a wildfire call (800) 309-7081.
The BLM manages more land – 256 million acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
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