Prescribed burns planned for Lincoln National Forest’s Fall Season

by Mescalero Apache Tribe | September 25, 2024 11:35 am

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

318

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.

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