Bridger-Teton National Forest West Zone Plans Prescribed Burning
The West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which includes Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts, is planning prescribed fires as early as Oct. 1. Forest Service officials estimate this work may continue through Dec. 31, as conditions allow. Certified…
Fire ban lifted in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Commissioners voted unanimously during their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Tuesday, September 15 to rescind fire restrictions. The decision was based on the recommendation of the Lincoln County Fire Warden, who “has determined there has been sufficient…
Fall Creek campsite wrecked
JACKSON (WNE) — Bridger-Teton National Forest employees and volunteers have removed more than 500 pounds of garbage this summer from a campsite south of Munger Mountain. That garbage has included alcohol cans and bottles, fireworks, burned tires, car parts…
Forest Service begins maintenance on Smiths Fork Road
The Bridger-Teton National Forest recently completed a maintenance project on Greys River Road south of Alpine, with improvements made on the South End on Fish Creek and Smiths Fork Roads. “We’ve been focusing on a lot of road work…
SVI Radio Interview: Justin Laycock – Greys River District Ranger
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Bare Fire now estimated at 370 acres
The Bare Fire, in the Wyoming Range, is approximately 370 acres and 5% contained. Reported acreage has been further reduced to reflect more precise mapping. Approximately 147 personnel are assigned to the incident. Fire managers designate portions of the fire…
Forest Service’s OK to graze cattle along grizzly-filled Union Pass sparks incoming lawsuit
• Conservation groups say they’ll use Endangered Species Act to ask a court to halt grazing in a 30,000-acre area along the Gros Ventre Range. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Environmental watchdogs have launched a legal challenge against…
Bare Fire remains at just over 800 acres
Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no growth was observed, and the fire remains at an estimated 800 acres in size. Approximately 137…
Kinky Creek Fire over 800 acres
Cool, wet weather continues to moderate fire activity on the Kinky Creek Fire. The lightning-caused fire is currently estimated at 883 acres and remains 0% contained. The reduction in acreage is the result of more accurate mapping and does not…
Wyoming Forestry teams up with Forest Service for Good Neighbor Authority
• Kemmerer Ranger District used as an example area It’s called Good Neighbor Authority and it’s program showing signs of success in forest management as local forest districts are developing programs to harvest small amounts of timber while cleaning out…