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Firefighters observe prescribed fire below them on the Tinker Bugs Timber Sale Project.
Given forecasted weather showing an increase in moisture and a decrease in temperatures, we will pause burning operations, until a more favorable weather window presents itself. Once operations have resumed, updates will be made available.
The Tinker Bugs Timber Sale Project encompasses a total of 7,636 acres in the Big Smith Creek, Middle Fork Clearwater River sub-watersheds that drain into the Middle Fork Clearwater River.
The overall purpose of the project is to restore vegetation species composition, structure, and distributions to early seral species (Ponderosa pine, western larch, and white pine); reduce ladder fuels created by shade-tolerant species and create more natural patch sizes by emulating mix-severity fire; improve big game habitat for winter range; and utilize timber outputs produced through forest management activities to support the economic structure of local communities, and provide for regional needs.
Burning should cover the majority of the unit to provide adequate spacing for seedling establishment.
| Current as of | Wed, 05/01/2024 - 17:44 |
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| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Within Idaho County, about four miles south of Syringa, ID. |
| Incident Commander | Moose Creek Ranger District Fire and Fuels staff |
| Coordinates |
46° 5' 42'' Latitude
-115° 43' 44.4
'' Longitude
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| Size | 85 Acres |
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| Remarks |
Short duration smoke impacts are expected on National Forest Service Roads (NFSR) #286, #286A, #653, #470, and Highway 12. |
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| Weather Concerns | Weather forecasts predict more precipitation to come throughout the weekend, as well as a decrease in temperatures. With the decrease in temperatures, increase in humidity values, and increase in precipitation potential, opportunities for prescribed fire to make a beneficial impact will become less likely. Because of this, burning operations on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests will pause until weather conditions become more favorable. |
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