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Where we've been, Where we are going - Payette NF Fuels Treatment Plan
Southwest Idaho Wildfire Crisis Strategy Prescribed Fire
Publication Type: News 09/28/2023
Payette National Forest Planned Fuels Treatment Overview
Payette National Forest Planned Fuels Treatment Overview
Where we’ve been: 09/20/23 through 09/27/23
East Zone (Krassel Ranger District (RD) and the Frank Church Wilderness)
- Scouting units for prep needs, helping other zones as needed
West Zone (Council and Weiser RDs)
- Completed 150-200 acres in the Robinson project area
- Completed 800-900 acres in the Weasel project area
Central Zone (New Meadows and McCall RDs)
- Completed 1440 acres in the Brush project area
- Patrolling in the Goose project area
- Patrolling in the Cold project area
Where we’re going: 09/28/23 through 09/04/23
(all statements below are subject to furlough)
East Zone (Krassel RD and the Frank Church Wilderness)
- Waiting for a window to burn.
West Zone (Council and Weiser RDs)
- 200 acres Hand ignitions in the Robinson project area/ numerous pile opportunities if the weather shifts
Central Zone (New Meadows and McCall RDs)
- 60 acres in the Goose project area, near Gordon Titus Parking (planned 9/28)
- 1200 acres in the Brush project area, North of New Meadows
SITPA
- Looking to start burning in Ponderosa State Park when conditions allow.
NOTE: All units are subject to change due to weather and environmental conditions
For the most current information about prescribed burning projects please visit the Payette Facebook page or visit the Payette National Forest planned fuels treatments map at https://tinyurl.com/Payette-Prescribed-Fire-Map
For more information on the Forest Service Wildfire Crisis Strategy and the Southwest Idaho Landscape project, visit this link: Southwest Idaho Landscape Project