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WVMOF Chestnut Ridge Savanna Units 1 2
News March 7, 2023Update — This burn has been postponed. This site will be updated if and when conditions change.
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Monongahela National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn Thursday in Pocahontas County southeast of Green Bank if weather conditions are favorable. The burn will be in an area known as Chestnut Ridge and will include about 212 acres on two units.
Prescribed fires are conducted under specific weather conditions and are designed to accomplish pre-determined forest management goals. Monongahela National Forest follows strict guidelines for conducting prescribed burns, and takes into consideration environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and wind. If any environmental conditions are not within limits, the burns will be postponed. Local radio stations will be alerted to burn activities ahead of time.
The burn area will be closed to the public on the day of the burn and may be closed for several days after to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted on nearby roads before and during burning. Residents and Forest visitors may see and smell smoke for several days. If you encounter smoke on the highway, slow down, turn on your vehicle’s lights and drive appropriately for the conditions.