Projects part of long-term land management strategy
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico, September 25, 2024 – The Lincoln National Forest is planning a prescribed fire schedule for the fall season from October – December 2024. These plans are part of the long-term land management and wildfire mitigation strategy for the forest.
The following list includes all tentative projects, size, dates, and areas of possible smoke visibility for our upcoming prescribed burn projects:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Project Name
Grindstone (pile burn)
Little Eagle (pile burn)
Cora Dutton (pile burn)
Jack’s Peak East (pile burn)
White Oaks (pile burn)
Acres
200
160
27
318
7
Smoke Visibility
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Mescalero, Alto
Alto, Ruidoso
Capitan, Nogal
Ancho, Carrizozo, White Oaks
White Oaks, Carrizozo
Sacramento Ranger District
Project Name
16 Springs (broadcast burn)
Acres
2,300
Smoke Visibility
Weed, Sacramento, Cloudcroft, Mayhill
Prescribed burns are contingent upon current weather and forest conditions leading up to the planned dates. Our personnel employ predictive tools, weather models, and standardized analysis methods to determine the feasibility of proceeding with a prescribed burn.
Projects may be canceled or rescheduled on short notice if conditions are deemed unsuitable for safe completion of the prescribed fire.
The Lincoln National Forest prioritizes long-term forest health, which includes reducing forest fuels through prescribed fire. Our efforts are aligned with the Forest Service’s 10- year Wildfire Crisis Strategy, aiming to increase the use of fire and other treatments to enhance forest resiliency for generations to come.