BLM to conduct fall, winter timber pile burning
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will conduct three prescribed timber pile burns on projects within Boise, Valley and Adams Counties between Nov. 27 and Feb. 1, depending on weather, fuel and ground conditions. The main objective of these burns is to reduce 245 acres of slash accumulated during past timber treatments, reducing hazardous fuels and the potential for harmful fire behavior.
K-Round Pile Burning – The K-Round Prescribed Pile Burn is located in Valley County, approximately 17 miles northeast of Banks. Prescribed fire managers will be targeting 21 machine piles located on 145 acres of BLM land.
Mile Marker 73 Pile Burning – The Mile Marker 73 Prescribed Pile Burn is located in Boise County, approximately 9 miles northeast of Horseshoe Bend. Prescribed fire managers will be targeting six machine piles located on 28 acres of BLM land.
Fort Hall Pile Burning –The Fort Hall Prescribed Pile Burn is located in Adams County, approximately 1.5 miles east of Fruitvale. Prescribed fire managers will be targeting 15 machine piles located on 72 acres of BLM land.
Fire managers will be waiting for adequate moisture levels in project areas before initiating ignition operations in order to ensure minimal fire spread outside of designated piles. Once initiated, prescribed burning operations are expected to last up to one week in each area. Personnel and equipment will be in the project areas for the duration of the burning operations. Smoke from the burns has the potential to be visible from long distances due to location, fuel type and burning conditions.
For more information, contact the Boise District Fire Information Line at (208) 384-3378.
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.