Date: August 28, 2008 BLM TO DO SOME CONTROLLED BURNING NEAR FORT STANTON For Immediate Release August 28, 2008
For Additional Information Larry Ashley 575.627.0314
BLM to Start Prescribed Burns Near Fort Stanton Beginning September 2nd
Roswell - The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting several prescribed burns on BLM-administered public lands southwest of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport beginning September 2nd, weather permitting. The project will continue through the fall and early winter until completed.
The burns will eliminate juniper slash piles that were created from previous thinning projects. Thinning followed by pile burning reduces the amount of vegetation available to wildfire and increases the health of the native woodlands.
As always, firefighter and public safety is paramount. Signs to alert the public of the burn operations will be posted and public access into the area is discouraged. Smoke may be visible for short durations from Ft Stanton, Capitan, Ruidoso and surrounding communities.
For more information, contact the BLM Roswell Field Office at (575) 627-0314.
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