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BLM prescribed fires proposed for fall (09-07-10)
Craig, CO – The Little Snake and White River Field Offices are planning several prescribed fires this fall on Bureau of Land Management land sometime between now and the end of October. Prescribed fires are conducted if weather conditions are favorable.
Deer Valley: Two miles south of Greystone and three miles east of Dinosaur National Monument. Project size is 63 acres and the objectives are to reduce hazardous and accumulated dead material. This will lessen the chance of intense wildland fires that could threaten residences on Douglas Mountain and in Greystone. It will also improve overall forest health and promote the growth of grasses and forbs for wildlife by removing sagebrush. It is anticipated to take up to two days excluding October 1 through 11.
Rocky Reservoir: Located in the northwest corner of Moffat County three miles south of the Wyoming border and seven miles east of the Utah border. The 18 acres burn is expected to last up to two days, excluding October 1 through 11. The objective is to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health.
Jack Springs II: Just east of Dinosaur National Monument in the Jack Springs Draw area. The objective is to reduce hazardous fuels and lessen the threat of wildland fire to area residents. It will also improve wildlife habitat and ecosystem diversity. The 221 acre burn is expected to require up to three days to complete.
Badger Flats: The 556 acre project is fifteen miles west of Elk Springs and one mile south of Dinosaur National Monument in Moffat County. Federal fire managers expect up to three days for completion of the project. The objective of this prescribed fire is to restore habitat for Northern Sage Grouse by reducing the encroachment of pinion and juniper trees into sagebrush communities and reducing the amount of live and dead vegetation which will lower fire intensity in the event of a wildland fire.
Each prescribed burn has a detailed fire plan developed in advance along with appropriate smoke permits issued by the State of Colorado. The burns will only be initiated if conditions are ideal for safe and effective fires. For more information please contact the White River Field Office at 970-878-3800.
The BLM manages more land - over 245 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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