The China Ridge Understory prescribed fire project began on April 1 in Mariposa County, California. It is being conducted on federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, aiming to utilize controlled burns to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This method involves carefully planned burning to manage vegetation and reduce fuel loads effectively. The controlled burn has been ongoing for 23 hours as of the morning of April 2, emphasizing the importance of active fire management strategies in maintaining ecological balance and preventing larger fires.
The prescribed fire, named China Ridge Understory, aims to minimize wildfire risks through controlled burning, ensuring safer management of federal land in Mariposa County.
Initiated on April 1, this controlled burn is part of a larger effort to utilize prescribed fires as an effective wildfire prevention method.
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