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6. Maps Attached:
Site Location/Burn Unit and Fuels map:
Smoke Screening Map with ½ mile and 6 mile radius
Yes
Yes
7. PRESCRIBED BURN JUSTIFICATION:
Type of Burn:
Ecological management
Burn Unit Management Goals:
Burn units 1 and 2 contain plantings that were completed as part of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (“WHIP). This
program stipulates that these areas will be burned periodically to promote the native
warm season grasses and forbs planted as part of the program and to reduce
competition from woody and undesirable species. This is the fourth burn for this
particular area under the WHIP program.
Specific Burn Objectives:
Restoration and promotion of native grass and wildflower species.
Control of undesirable herbaceous and woody species
Consumption of 80-90% of1-hour fuels.
Training for Parks and Staff of partner agencies and organizations participating in the burn.
8. FUEL AND WEATHER PRESCRIPTION -
Required Parameters:
Wind Direction(s)
Effective Wind speed (mph)
1-Hr Fuel Moisture (%)
10-Hr Fuel Moisture (%)
100-Hr Fuel Moisture (%)
Live Fuel Moisture (%)
Atmospheric Mixing
Height (ft or meters)
MAX
10
16
20
MIN
2
6
8
N/A
30
1700 ft
550 m
PREFERRED
OBSERVED
Before
Ignition
OBSERVED
After Burn
Complete
SW-W-NW
6
10-12
14
N/A
30%
>1700 ft
>550 m
BURN WILL NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF ANY ACTUAL CONDITIONS ARE OUTSIDE
THE REQUIRED PARAMETERS LISTED ABOVE!
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