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#RomonaFuelBreak

2/19/24 - The Cleveland National Forest (CNF) Palomar Ranger District will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Ramona Fuel Break Project, contingent on weather and environmental conditions.  Firefighter are aiming to cover 80 acres as their target.  This project is funded in part by a grant from the San Diego River Conservancy, supporting the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Residents and visitors will see smoke visible throughout the day in the areas of Highway 78, Ramona, and surrounding communities. Please DO NOT REPORT. 

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

Additional photos of this work and other fuel works on the Cleveland National Forest can be seen here. 

Ramona Fuel Break Map - Palamar Ranger District

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 12:25

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Ramona Fuel Break Map - Palamar Ranger District

Map of where the Ramona Fuel Break Prescribed fire is occuring.