Rat Hole Prescribe Burn
Prescribed Fire in the Bookcliffs

Vernal, Utah—September 8, 2008—The Vernal Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to advise the public of a prescribed burn in Rat Hole, Tent and West Tent Canyons in the Book Cliffs. The burn will take place at various times throughout September and will encompass 7,500 acres. The purpose of the burn is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and improve wildlife habitat.

Due to concerns for public safety, access in the area will be limited during the burning operations.

For additional information or questions please contact Kelsey Birchell at 435-781-2746.