Forest prescribed burn method Sedona AZ (July 27, 2016) – Prescott National Forest fire managers plan to continue fuels treatment in the Prescott Basin.  Benefits from these treatment help to reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to the wild land urban interface and increase ecosystem and community resilience. The burning will start on Thursday, July 28, 2016, and could continue through Friday, August... 

Prescott, AZ (July 4, 2016) – The Prescott National Forest is planning to conduct the Gray Wolf prescribed fire in the area south of AZ Highway 169 and west of AZ Interstate 17 the week of July 5 – July 11  (T13,  R3,  S17). This project will only be implemented if anticipated and needed conditions exist as well as if adequate resources remain available. The Forest recognizes that there... 

Prescott AZ (February 3, 2015) – Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to burn Wednesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 7, 2015, pending favorable weather conditions. Specific days to burn will be determined by current and expected weather patterns allowing fire managers to make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to nearby communities.   Approximately 500 acres of... 

Forest prescribed burn method Sedona AZ (September 30, 2014) – Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District are planning to burn Thursday, October 2 through Saturday, October 4, 2014, pending favorable weather conditions. Burning of debris left over from brush-crush thinning projects require moisture in the surrounding vegetation and typically produces much lighter smoke than broadcast burning.... 

Monsoon damage forces road closure Sedona AZ (July 21, 2014) – Prescott National Forest officials have closed a portion of Arizona’s Senator Highway, effective July 18, 2014. Recent monsoon rains has caused extensive damage and washed out portions of the Crown King area road making it unsafe and impassable at this time. The closure will remain in effect until monsoon activity is over and... 

Peregrine Falcon in flight, California Sedona AZ (January 24, 2014) – Folks have one weekend for climbing opportunities before Prescott National Forest officials implement restrictions on climbing and other activities on the cliff faces of both Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte starting Saturday, February 1, 2014. For Granite Mountain, the closure will be the same as it has been for the past nineteen... 

Bradshaw Ranger District spans the Granite Mountain Wilderness area Prescott AZ (September 25, 2013) – The Doce Fire Temporary Closure will be lifted on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 8:00 in the morning. Granite Mountain Wilderness, Granite Basin Lake and trails in the Granite Mountain Recreation Area will reopen to the public. The only remaining closure will be a section of the Box Culvert... 

Prescott National Forest location Prescott, AZ (October 24, 2012) – Prescott National Forest announced today that the following developed recreational areas will close for the winter at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012. The following campgrounds will close for the winter season: · Hazlett Hollow · Hilltop · Lower Wolf Creek · Lynx · Mingus Mountain · Potato Patch and Potato Patch RV Sites ·... 

Prescott  AZ (October 5, 2012) – As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are preparing for this season’s prescribed fire program on the Prescott National Forest. Pending favorable conditions, the prescribed burns are planned for the week of October 9, 2012. Groom Creek RX (T13N, R2W, S26, 27, 34, 35) –...