The San Juan National Forest’s Pagosa Ranger District is planning to conduct a prescribed fire between Newt Jack Road and Catamount Trail starting as early as April 19.
Burning operations may occur over several days when weather and fuel conditions are favorable and may continue into the fall season.
Reintroduction of prescribed fire is necessary to restore vegetative conditions. This effort will reduce hazardous ground fuels, lessen the risk of unplanned large-scale wildfire, help restore ponderosa pine ecosystems and improve wildlife habitat.
