BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting prescribed burns along several fence lines within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area throughout the remainder of this winter and spring. The objective of these burns is to reduce unsafe fuels comprised of tumbleweed that has accumulated along fence lines and roadways that threaten grazing, recreation and other multiple-use activities on public lands.
Approximately 16 miles of fence lines and roadways are targeted, with more possible depending on springtime tumbleweed accumulations. Firefighters will utilize natural barriers such as green grass or snow to prevent the fire’s spread to adjacent open areas. The public should be aware of safety flaggers and short-term travel delays in the vicinity of these burns. Work could begin as early as February and last until May.
The exact timing of these burns is subject to weather, fuel and ground conditions.
For more information, contact BLM Boise District Fire and Aviation at (208) 384-3210.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
