The Los Padres National Forest is planning to launch a series of prescribed burn projects over the next several months to eliminate piled brush on the Mt. Pinos Ranger District.

The brush was cut and piled while constructing fuel breaks around local communities. This process will involve crews lighting piled brush when weather conditions and air quality are suitable for
safely burning these fuels.

The project locations are adjacent to Pine Mountain Club, Frazier Park, and Lake of the Woods.

Burning may begin as early as November 1.

Please contact Mt. Pinos Fire Management Officer John Abell at the Chuchupate Ranger Station on Lockwood Valley Road, Frazier Park, at (661) 245-3731 for additional information.

This is part of the October 15, 2010 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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