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NEWS RELEASE
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Prescribed burns scheduled for Chippewa
National Forest
The Chippewa National Forest has scheduled two prescribed burns
to take place sometime during the next two weeks.The exact date
will depend on snow melt and local weather conditions.
The two prescribed burns include approximately 1,594 acres near
County Road 8 and the Boy River. The second early spring season
burn is approximately 565 acres and will occur in the Mud-Goose
Wildlife Management Area south of Ball Club. The Mud Goose wetland
meadow prescribed burn is primarily done to benefit migratory waterfowl
habitat. While fire crews are on location, columns of smoke may
be visible from a long distance. The Walker Ranger District averages
31 wildfires every year, most of which are human caused. The Boy
River prescribed burns are planned to reduce the potential for unwanted
wildfires by reducing hazardous fuel loads. In addition, these lowland
meadow prescribed burns improve wildlife habitat for ring-necked
duck, yellow rails and other waterfowl.
The Boy River prescribed burn is part of a unique 17-year partnership
with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Cass County Land Department,
Bureau of Indian Affairs and Minnesota DNR Forestry and Wildlife
Divisions.
If you have any questions regarding the prescribed burns, contact
the Walker Ranger District at (218) 547-1044.
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