Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires

Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fires planned for the area include:

• Reserve Ranger District, SU Community Slash Pit, approximately 4 miles west of Reserve.
• Glenwood Ranger District, Sheridan Community Slash Pit, approximately 8 miles southeast of Glenwood, NM.
• Silver City Ranger District, Slash Piles at Fort Bayard Administrative Site, approximately 4 miles north of Santa Clara, NM.

See press release for more information.