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Superior National Forest Prescribed Burn Information:

Superior National Forest Prescribed Burn Information:
Where: Gunflint VFD Poplar Fire Hall at Midtrail.
Date: April 30 at 6:00 pm.
Who: Anyone interested in the USFS 2008 Prescribed Fires.

Reason: Though there is still a little snow on the ground, spring conditions will occur at some point. The USFS anticipates doing prescribed fires by May.

Discussion:
The USFS will be presenting the prescribed fire projects scheduled for the Gunflint District this season. The presentation will include project priorities and what to expect in terms of closures, smoke issues, and timeframes. Some of the areas the USFS are preparing to treat are:

Caribou Rock
Meeds Lake
Dawkins Lake
Extortion Lake
Crocodile Lake
Bower Trout Lake
Rum/Sled lakes

Site Preparation Burns

Thank you for your interest. If there are questions concerning the presentation please contact Mike Crook (Fuels Technician) at the Gunflint Ranger District. 218-387-1750



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