BLM fire managers conduct pile burns in Kanab Creek
By Rachel Carnahan
Fire managers for the Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip District are planning to burn piles in Kanab Creek, located 10 miles south of Fredonia, Arizona. Depending upon weather and fuel conditions, the burns will occur the week of April 9. The piles are from the Kanab Creek riparian restoration project that the BLM has been conducting over the past three years. The riparian restoration project involves removing invasive riparian species (i.e. salt cedar) to allow native riparian species to flourish. Salt cedar was previously cut with chainsaws and piled for burning, which is the burning currently planned. Salt cedar is so extensive in this stretch of Kanab Creek and the area is so remote that burning is the only method to efficiently dispose of the debris.
Prescribed burns must meet strict weather-related and environmental factors prior to ignition. BLM Arizona Strip fire staff will monitor on-site weather and fuel conditions and manage prescribed fire activity, before, during and after ignition operations. Smoke may be present during the length of the project in this remote area. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
There are no closures anticipated, but public access may be restricted to this semi-remote area during ignition and periods of active fire spread to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted to notify the public. Please use caution if traveling in the area of the fire.
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