Prescribed Burn Planned on the Sisters Ranger District Near Cold Springs Campground
SISTERS – Given favorable weather conditions, Deschutes National Forest fuel specialists on the Sisters Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed burn beginning as early as Tuesday, March 10.
The prescribed fire area is 3 miles west of Sisters and ½ mile north of the Cold Springs Campground. The 160 acre “SAFR” unit is also approximately 2 miles south of Black Butte Ranch.
The prescribed fire objectives include modifying fuel arrangements in historically fire-adapted ecosystems, improving wildlife habitat, and minimizing the potential of future high intensity wildfires.
The communities of Black Butte Ranch and Cascade Meadow Ranch could be impacted by smoke as a result this project. Due to the location of these units, the public could see smoke and drivers may experience smoke impacts on nearby highways and Forest roads. For all prescribed fires, signs will be posted on significant nearby Forest roads and state highways that could be impacted. No road closures are anticipated with these projects.
Fuels specialists will follow policies outlined in the Oregon Department of Forestry smoke management plan, which governs prescribed fires, and attempts to minimize impacts to visibility and public health.
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