Prescribed fire planned for Arizona Strip Treatment reduces wildfire risk and protects cultural and natural resources

To decrease the risk of future wildfires and pro­tect cultural and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating a prescribed fire treatment and pile burns between November through Janu­ary, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow.

The prescribed fire treat­ment will focus on reduc­ing the surface fuels, help maintain the desired vegetation conditions, and enhance the overall health and resiliency of the pinyon pine and juniper stands.

To ensure public safety, BLM firefighters will con­duct the treatment only when weather conditions are conducive to safely burn. They will remain on scene to monitor public and resource safety.

The Mt. Trumbull fuel break pile burns will take place 75 miles south of St. George, Utah on the Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument (be­tween Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull and BLM Roads 1044, 1801, 1029).

Visitors to this region of the Arizona Strip may see some light smoke during the burn operation. Smoke emissions will be man­aged in accordance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations. No local road closures are expected but public access may be re­stricted during ignition to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted to notify the public. Please use caution when traveling near the project area. If a member of the public is intending to camp, hunt, or recreate on the Arizona Strip, they are advised to call the BLM public lands information center at 435-688-3200, for information on potential prescribed fires in the area.