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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
Handpile Burning to be Conducted at Whiskeytown Over the Next Several Weeks
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Date: October 13, 2009
Contact: George Chapman, (530) 410-8013
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will begin the burning of handpiles this week and continue until completed, which may take several weeks.
With the recent rain and cooler temperatures this is the perfect window to conduct our handpile burning. As with all of Whiskeytown’s prescribed burns, the weather, temperature, and humidity will be monitored, as well as air quality.
“Whiskeytown’s fire program is committed to reducing hazardous fuels build up, protecting communities at risk and working toward long term forest health,” stated Superintendent Jim Milestone.
Fire personnel will hand ignite the piles using drip torches. Smoke impacts should be minimal. Piles that are burned on our southeast boundary will be visible from west Redding.
For additional information please call the Fire Management Office at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area at 530-410-8013.
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Did You Know?
Sequoias get so large because they grow fast over a long lifetime. They live so long because they are resistant to many insects and diseases, and because they can survive most fires. Sequoias do have a weakness — a shallow root system. The main cause of death among mature sequoias is toppling.
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Last Updated: October 18, 2009 at 15:49 EST |
