Planned Prescribed Fires

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Pile burning near Las Trampas, N.M., in Jan. 2024. USDA Forest Service photo by Zach Behrens.

Fire crews are looking for opportunities to implement prescribed fire (Rx) projects in 2025 to increase forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire to communities and natural resources, such as watersheds and habitat.

  • When and Where

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    Fire managers can choose from dozens of projects that are ready to go, but only if the weather cooperates.

    Projects

  • New Approaches

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    Forest Service fire lead discussed project with the public.

    New Approaches

  • Get Notified

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    Stay in the loop about when prescribed fires are going to occur.

    Get Notified

  • Smoke

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    Whether a wildfire or prescribed fire is putting up smoke, it’s important to protect your health.

    Smoke

  • Types of RX

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    There are different types of prescribed fires and for different reasons.

    Types of RX

  • Fire Ecology

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    Fire is part of the forest. Learn how it plays a natural role in the area’s several vegetation communities.

    Fire Ecology