Wintertime pile burning to begin in Rosebud County
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(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management will burn slash piles in Rosebud County this winter as weather conditions allow.
Local authorities will be contacted by the BLM prior to any burning taking place. Smoke will likely be visible at times and will be monitored to minimize impacts to sensitive areas.
The piles of non-marketable timber and debris are located approximately 25 miles south west of Ashland near Birney. Crews will ignite these piles in stages once there is enough snow cover and when weather conditions are favorable.
These piles are the byproduct of projects undertaken to reduce the threat of wildfire. For more information regarding this project, contact Paul Pauley at: (406) 233-2800.
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.