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2/28/24 – The Cleveland National Forest Palomar Ranger district will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Jeff Valley fuel project, contingent on weather and environmental conditions. Residents and visitors will see smoke visible throughout the day around Palomar Mountain, Escondido, Pala, Valley Center, and surrounding communities. Please DO NOT REPORT.

The California Climate Investment grant and the Presidents Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis., supporting the Wildfire Crisis Strategy.

Prescribed Fire is part of Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: https://fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildfire-crisis. Prescribed fire plays an important role in forest health and in reducing extreme wildfires and their negative impact. These fires also help reduce heavy fuel loads while simultaneously opening the conifer forest structure and maintaining the health of meadow habitats. Fire is also used to enhance native plant communities and cultural landscapes and improve wildlife habitats. Another goal is to provide defensible space for communities and developed areas within and surrounding the CNF. With all fire comes smoke, and the U.S. Forest Service works to mitigate smoke impacts from prescribed fires on the communities in the area. 

#prescribedBurn #PrescribedFire #ForestHealth #wildifrecrisis

Map of the Jeff Valley RX - Palomar Ranger District

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:41

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Map of the Jeff Valley RX - Palomar Ranger District

Image of Prescribed Fire Graphic with mountains in the background, fire, smoke, and firefighters using torches to ignite the fuels.