Flagstaff Ranger District

Coconino National Forest tentatively plans prescribed burns next week

11/01/2019 - 12:56 pm
Coconino National Forest, prescribed burns, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District
Coconino National Forest firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burns next week in areas that will lessen smoke impacts to surrounding communities.
 

Coconino NF: tentative plans for prescribed burns next week

10/25/2019 - 4:37 pm
prescribed burn, Coconino National Forest, smoke, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District

As the weather continually changes this time of year, Coconino National Forest firefighters make plans to conduct prescribed burns and also alternate plans to focus on burns at locations where weather changes may help mitigate smoke impacts.

Prescribed burns planned for next week on the Coconino National Forest

10/18/2019 - 11:19 am
prescribed burn, Coconino National Forest, Fort Valley, Clints Well, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District, Sawmill Project, Cragin Watershed Protection Project, Experimental Forest, Slate 4, Maxwell Springs 1 & 2
With the weather staying temperate and dry, Coconino National Forest firefighters are planning to conduct prescribed burns next week near the Fort Valley area and Clints Well area if weather conditions and staffing remain favorable.
 

Coconino National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns This Week

4/29/2019 - 10:23 am
Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, Bellemont, prescribed burns, Flagstaff Ranger District, Lava River Cave, Flagstaff Country Club
Coconino National Forest firefighters have planned and prepared to conduct five different prescribed burns at locations across the Flagstaff Ranger District this week, with some operations possibly being conducted simultaneously.
 
As the weather forecast shows some unsettled conditions, each prescribed fire operation will be conducted when it has the most favorable conditions. As such, these burns might not occur on the days listed below. Firing ignitions begin at approximately 9 a.m. each morning.
 
Project: Southside #1

Closure area expanded for Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project thinning area

8/15/2018 - 3:44 pm
Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District, Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project, Elden Base Project, Dakota Logging LLC

Coconino National Forest issued a temporary closure order July 17 which is now expanding into more units of this active forest thinning project near the southwest base of Mount Elden in order to keep the public safe from forest harvesting operations.

The Elden Base Project, a 642-acre subset of the overall Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP), will be completed in 13 units or segments. The active units will be closed to the public while the inactive units will be open for public use.

Area closures for Coconino National Forest go into effect tomorrow, May 23

5/22/2018 - 7:46 pm
Coconino National Forest, fire danger, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Coconino National Forest will temporarily close six large areas to public access beginning tomorrow (May 23) at 8 a.m. due to fire danger and for public safety. All areas of the national forest outside of the closures remain in 

Prescribed burns planned for next week on Coconino National Forest

4/13/2018 - 3:17 pm
prescribed burn, Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, smoke, Bellemont, Kendrick Mountain, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Upper Beaver Creek Project, Flagstaff Ranger District, Buck Mountain, Wet Beaver Wilderness, A1 Mountain Project, Pilot Travel Center, Kendrick Burn Project, Montezuma's Castle National Monument, Buck Butte

Coconino National Forest fire managers have planned several prescribed burns next week throughout the forest due to predicted favorable weather and wind conditions. These burns could be cancelled or postponed if conditions change.

 

FLAGSTAFF RANGER DISTRICT

A1 Mountain Project

When: Planned ignition will be Tuesday and Wednesday (April 17, 18). Ignitions typically begin around 8 a.m.

Seasonal road closures across Coconino National Forest lifting

3/22/2018 - 9:09 am
Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, road closure, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District, mud

Forest roads across Coconino National Forest are opening as warmer weather approaches and the roads are becoming suitable for motorized travel.

Even though the vast majority of forest roads across each district are currently open, there are still a few that are closed due to wet and muddy conditions that can be the cause of people getting stuck and also cause damage to the roads when driven on.

The Mogollon Rim Ranger District is currently in the process of opening all of the forest roads south of state Route 87, which should be completed by the end of today.

Prescribed burn plan for next week on Flagstaff Ranger District

2/06/2018 - 12:52 pm
prescribed burn, Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, smoke, Walnut Canyon, Lake Mary Road, Doney Park, Mountainaire, Slash Piles, Flagstaff Ranger District, Howard Burn Project

A prescribed broadcast burn project is planned for next week near Mountainaire on the Coconino National Forest’s Flagstaff Ranger District.

The Howard Burn Project encompasses approximately 875 acres and is located 1 mile southeast of Mountainaire (35° 4'44.49"N, 111°38'13.72"W). Within this broadcast burn area there are also slash piles which will burn and may smoke for several days within the prescription area. Fire managers are planning to use Forest Roads, 9484T, 235F, 9420R, 762B and local topography as area boundaries.