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The project created defensible space while improving tree health, especially for the Emory oak, according to officials.
The Tonto Apache value the Emoryâs acorns as a traditional and culturally important food, explained district staff in a Facebook post.
The project used a mechanized form of thinning rather than fire.
The Forest Service uses fire to thin a forest if conditions allow for a small creep-along-the-forest-floor fire that only burns smaller fuel.
In comparison, a masticator chews up or shreds the smaller sized trees and brush.
Staff explained the masticated material lies on the forest floor for now.
âWe hope to use this masticated material to conduct a prescribed burn next spring, pending favorable conditions,â said staff.
Park rangers responded to the party happening in the Lower Sycamore area on Saturday night. Author: 12 News Updated: 1:46 AM EDT April 8, 2021
ARIZONA, USA An illegal party in the Tonto National Forest attended by thousands of people was broken up over the weekend. Forest Services says the event was dangerous.
Park rangers responded to the party happening in the Lower Sycamore area on Saturday night.
Authorities spotted partygoers committing multiple violations including DUI, reckless driving, illegal fireworks, and illegal target shooting.
Any event with more than 75 people is also required to have a permit, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
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The Forest Service is planning the following burns:
⢠Washington Park area, either Tuesday or Wednesday, Feb. 16 or 17. Firefighters will conduct a one-day fire operation to eliminate eight acres of vegetative debris piles in the area. Residents can expect to see and smell light-to-moderate amounts of smoke during the one-day operation. During the day, smoke will impact Washington Park. Residual smoke during evening hours will impact Washington Park, as well as Rim Trail.
⢠Geronimo Boy Scout Camp, either Wednesday or Thursday, Feb. 17 or 18. Firefighters will conduct a one-day prescribed fire operation to eliminate 30 acres of vegetative debris piles. Residents can expect to see and smell light-to-moderate smoke during the one-day operation. During the day and evening hours, smoke will impact the Boy Scout Camp. It will also impact Geronimo Estates during evening hours. Residual smoke may linger in the area for a few days and will also impact the Webber Creek drainage.