Prescribed burn planned by Black Butte Ranch

Given favorable weather conditions, Deschutes National Forest fuel specialists on the Sisters Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed burn by Black Butte Ranch as early as Thursday and continuing through Friday.

Up to 212 acres could be burned adjacent to Black Butte Ranch and mile south of Highway 20 in the Glaze Meadow area.

The prescribed fire is part of the Glaze Meadow Restoration Project, a project accomplished through close collaboration between the Forest Service, public and representatives from both the environmental and timber communities.

Black Butte Ranch will likely be impacted by smoke as a result of this project.

Due to the location of these units, the public could see smoke and drivers may experience smoke impacts on Highway 20, throughout Black Butte Ranch and along Forest Road 300.

For all prescribed fires, signs will be posted on significant nearby forest roads and state highways that could be impacted. No road closures are anticipated with these projects.

Fuels specialists will follow policies outlined in the Oregon Department of Forestry smoke management plan, which governs prescribed fires, and attempts to minimize impacts to visibility and public health. For more information, visit the Ochoco/Deschutes website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/deschutes/home and follow on Twitter @CentralORFire.