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More Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Arches National Park

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News Release Date: February 7, 2020
Contact: Michelle Busbee, 435-719-2122

Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Salt Valley Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of February 10th. Burns may occur throughout February, March, and April as conditions allow.

Completion of these pile burn projects will take approximately two to three days, followed by several days of monitoring and clean-up activities. Smoke from the burn projects is expected to be minimal but warning signs will be used near project areas where smoke may be observed. Park officials urge visitors to drive carefully and watch for fire personnel and vehicles.

More information about these burns may be obtained by contacting Robert Smolczynski, Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO), at [phone].

Tags: prescribed burning, pile burn, fire, exotic plant management, fuel reductions

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