BLM prepared to burn piles in the Pine Nut Mountains
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The thinning of trees in the Pine Nut Mountains has produced piles of branches which will be burned starting Friday, February 23, 2018, and continue through the following week. The burning will happen on days when enough precipitation has fallen to prevent fire from spreading beyond the pile areas and road conditions allow safe access. The piles are located south of Rawe Peak in the north portion of the range and near Sunrise Pass in the central portion of the range.
On ignition days, smoke may be visible to surrounding residents and travelers but the closest pile burn is approximately seven miles from the nearest residence. The burn is planned for areas where trees have recently been thinned to reduce high severity wildfire and increase growth and vigor of residual trees. The thinning and burn are part of an ongoing effort by the BLM in the Pine Nut Mountains to restore a healthy, diverse and resilient ecosystem.
For further information please call Tim Roide, Fire Management Specialist, at 775-885-6185.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.