Prescribed burning to begin across Idaho forests [Video]

IDAHO, USA — Favorable conditions for prescribed burning are forecast over the coming weeks, according to Idaho Panhandle National Forests officials.

Multiple prescribed burning projects are planned this fall, although those dates will depend upon conditions aligning with safe implementation. IPNF officials said prescribed burning is among each ranger district’s annual natural resource management programs to reduce hazardous fuels, prepare areas for tree planting, and improve wildlife forage.

The Lone Cabin project on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District will be the first ignitions for the season and could begin as soon as today, Sept. 4. Smoke will likely be visible from I-90 and U.S. 95 in the Coeur d’Alene area, IPNF officials said.

Fire managers are looking to seize a brief window before burn condition opportunities on shaded aspects are lost …