![]() ![]() Improving vegetation health and managing fire fuels at parks and natural areas, makes the parks and natural areas more resistant and resilient to wildfire. The District is reintroducing prescribed fire as part of its overall management of natural park areas. Understory fuel loads were naturally managed as shade tolerant shrubs and trees were killed by frequent fires. These frequent low intensity fires created open-park like stands with mature, fire-resistant ponderosa pines. Prior to European-American settlement, most ponderosa pine forests experienced fire intervals ranging from 5 to 15 years. Remember to stay on trails at all times.Historically fire played an essential ecological role across the Central Oregon landscape.You must stay with the barbecue or stove at all times while using it. (KTXL) Multiple fire agencies remain at the scene of a 14-acre fire near Discovery Park, the Sacramento Fire Department said. ![]()
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