Tuesday October 8, 2024
MendoFever —
The Eel River Recovery Project, in collaboration with local landowners, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is planning a prescribed burn on lower Tenmile Creek in the coming weeks. This restoration burn will treat approximately 30-acres of forest understory fuels as part of an ambitious multi-year watershed-wide forest health project.
The Lower Tenmile Creek project area is located near Hwy 101 approximately 5 miles north of Laytonville. Burning will begin as soon as favorable weather and humidity conditions allow for safe and effective operations. During the burn, smoke may be visible in the area. The burn will be assisted by qualified Burn Boss Scot Steinbring of Torchbearr with permission from CAL FIRE, pending an approved burn plan, burn permit, smoke permit, and cooperative weather conditions. Resources committed to prescribed burn include 2 engines and 20 ground personnel.