Prescribed Burns Planned for BLM Lands in Northern Mohave County
ST. GEORGE, Utah— The U.S. Wildland Fire Service, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management will conduct prescribed burning operations on BLM-managed public lands in Mohave County, Arizona, between October and December as conditions allow.
The prescribed burns will occur on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument at Mount Logan, around 75 miles south of St. George. Operations will cover about 500 acres between Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull, along BLM roads 1044, 1029, 1064, 1768, and 1016.
Thinning and burning efforts reduce fuel loads to help lessen the intensity of unplanned wildfires and their impact on nearby communities. They can also decrease the risk of future wildfires, protect cultural and natural resources, and improve native plant communities and wildlife habitat.
No local road closures are expected. To ensure public safety, firefighters will conduct treatments only when weather conditions are conducive to safely burn. They will remain on scene to monitor public and resource safety. Visitors to this region of the Arizona Strip may see some light smoke during the burn operation. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
Please use caution when traveling near the project area. People intending to recreate on the Arizona Strip should call the BLM Public Lands Information Center at 435-688-3200 for information on potential prescribed fires in the area.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.