Posts Tagged ‘BURNS’
Several Prescribed Fires Have Been Scheduled In Bath County For The Spring
Areas ranging in size from 60 acres to 5,800 acres will be burned up to a total of 10,000 acres, improving Golden Winged Warbler habitat and increasing forage and browse for large game and over winter habitat for small mammals.
Read MoreMore Prescribed Burns Planned For Bath County This Spring
Wet and windy weather has dominated March and April so far, preventing most of the 6,000 acres of prescribed fire planned for the Warm Springs and James River Ranger Districts.
Read MorePocahontas Board of Education Honors Retiring Teacher Mike Burns
A teacher in Pocahontas for 30 years, Burns leaves a legacy of forestry experience and great soccer athletics.
Read MoreSpringtime Is The Right Time For Prescribed Burns
Spring is burning season for the US Forest Service. Warm Springs District Ranger Pat Sheridan explains why the controlled forest fires are necessary to wildlife habitat.
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