On the Tahoe National Forest Sierraville Ranger District, 150 acres of prescribed burning was safely and successfully accomplished near Little Truckee Summit. Before, during, and after prescribed fire operations, fire personnel such as the Burn Boss, Firing Boss, Fire and Fuels Managers monitor the prescribed burn area conditions and the fire effects. Post-fire activities are determined in advance of the prescribed fire operation and outlined in the burn plan specific to the area. Fire personnel will continue to closely patrol the prescribed fire area based on weather, fuels, and smoke considerations. Safety is the number one concern for Fire and Fuels managers and all prescribed fires are conducted under close monitoring and observation of effects to the burn area, natural resources, personnel and public. This summer’s wildfires are a reminder of the importance of fuels reduction and that smoke produced during a prescribed fire is much less intense and of shorter duration than that of a wildfire. “Fire is a natural part of the Sierra ecosystem. The Tahoe National Forest prescribed fire program introduces fire into the landscape and re-creates ecological benefits that are essential to our efforts in restoring a more natural and resilient ecosystem and to minimize the severity of wildfires,” said Ruby Burks, Sierraville District Fuels Specialist.
Meredith Anello
Meredith Anello
