BLM requests public avoid fuels treatment project area at Winters Ranch
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, is asking the public to avoid a fuels treatment project area taking place at the southern half of Winters Ranch in Washoe Valley. This fuels reduction project consists of using approximately 1200 head of sheep to reduce grasses in this area to lower wildfire risk. BLM recommends recreational dog walkers have their dogs on a leash for the safety of all animals in the area and avoid the southern portion of Winters Ranch.
The fuels project began on Monday and is expected to last for approximately four to five weeks until fuels reduction objectives are met.
For more information about the fuels maintenance treatment, contact Nicole Cutler at 775-885-6016, ncutler@blm.gov.
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.