Sedona AZ (October 17, 2017) – Earlier this week, Coconino National Forest managers increased the fire danger rating from moderate to high. “Due to the decrease in fuel moistures and lack of rain in the forecast, forest managers have made the decision to elevate fire danger levels to high,” explained Jon Davis, Sedona Fire District Fire Marshal. “Fire conditions will likely remain elevated... 

  National forest prescribed burns scheduled Sedona AZ (January 9, 2014) – Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning piles burns Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 25, 2014. Depending on weather conditions one or all of the follow projects may occur: Pronghorn Piles – Approximately 100 Acres (T11N, R4E, S16, 17, 18); 2 miles south of Dugas near the Aqua Fria Grasslands East... 

Cutting a fresh Christmas tree requires a permit Prescott, AZ (November 17, 2012) – Thousands of people every year cut their Christmas tree from the national forests. This year, Christmas tree cutting permits will be available for five of the six national forests in Arizona – Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto until December 24, 2012. Permits will be available for... 

Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan FLAGSTAFF AZ (October 17, 2012) – Dedication to promoting the future of Coconino County’s parks system, its trails and open space, earned County Supervisor Matt Ryan the recognition of the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association’s 2012 Outstanding Public Official Award. Supervisor Ryan, who represents District 3 on the County Board of Supervisors, was...