Burning operations will continue today, May 16, as weather and fuel conditions remain favorable.
The Tinker Bugs Timber Sale Project encompasses a total of 7,636 acres in the Big Smith Creek, Middle Fork Clearwater River sub-watersheds that drain into the Middle Fork Clearwater River.
The overall purpose of the project is to restore vegetation species composition, structure, and distributions to early seral species (Ponderosa pine, western larch, and white pine); reduce ladder fuels created by shade-tolerant species and create more natural patch sizes by emulating mix-severity fire; improve big game habitat for winter range; and utilize timber outputs produced through forest management activities to support the economic structure of local communities, and provide for regional needs.
Burning should cover the majority of the unit to provide adequate spacing for seedling establishment.
Current as of | Thu, 05/16/2024 - 16:37 |
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Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Within Idaho County, about four miles south of Syringa, ID. |
Incident Commander | Moose Creek Ranger District Fire and Fuels staff |
Coordinates |
46° 5' 42'' Latitude
-115° 43' 44.4
'' Longitude
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Size | 189 Acres |
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Remarks |
Short duration smoke impacts are expected on National Forest Service Roads (NFSR) #286, #286A, #653, #470, and Highway 12. |
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Weather Concerns | Partly cloudy conditions, with a slight increase in northwesterly winds are expected today. Thursday and Friday remain the two windier days this week, with isolated rain showers that will bring spotty wetting rains. Westerly winds are expected to gust in excess of 20 mph each afternoon on Thursday and Friday. |
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