The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to do a 2,500-acre prescribed burn in Star Valley in the coming weeks.
It’s part of the Star Valley Front Vegetation Treatment Project and consists of acreage extending from Strawberry Creek south to Cottonwood Creek, from the forest boundary to the top of the Salt River Range.
The main purpose for the burn is to balance mountain shrubland, sagebrush, aspen, and conifer trees.
This project is expected to be carried out anytime during the month of October. Actual ignition dates will be weather dependent.
Some smoky conditions could occur and linger in valleys during the evening and early morning hours.
Roads and trails should remain open to the public, however certain areas may be closed for a short period for firefighter safety.
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