Public meeting planned for Espanola ranger district prescribed pile burns

Learn more about upcoming prescribed pile burns on the Santa Fe National Forest

SANTA FE, N.M., Dec. 29, 2023— Join Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) staff to learn more about upcoming prescribed pile burns in the Espanola Ranger District at a public meeting on Wednesday January 10, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Santa Fe, N.M. 

Fire managers are planning two potential pile burns. The Pacheco Canyon piles are located off Forest Road 102 and the Hyde Park piles are located off Hyde Park Road. Both pile burns are intended to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forest health.  The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, air quality, ventilation, forecast weather and wind, and resource availability. 

The agenda for the evening consists of a short presentation on the location and required conditions to proceed with pile burns, a discussion on changes to our prescribed fire program specifically the use of thermal cameras and Uncrewed Aerial System (drone) with Infrared to call the pile burns out, and time to address questions and concerns. For more information on winter prescribed fire activities visit the SFNF website, NM Fire Info, and the SFNF Facebook page. 

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