Prescribed burning will get underway in the Ashley National Forest Flaming Gorge/Vernal District in the coming weeks. The use of prescribed fire is weather dependant and expected to begin
on October 1st.
Several projects are anticipated. The North Flank project will remove dead and diseased stands of Engelmann Spruce and Douglas Fir to the west of Manilla. The D1 Ponderosa project will remove understory fuels in the Dowd Mountain, Ute Mountain, Pines and Acres areas. The Red Cloud Loop Piles project will remove piles along the Red Cloud Loop Road. Anyone with questions or concerns can call the Ashley National Forest at
435-781-5105
.
