DOUGLAS COUNTY: Douglas County Parks, along with numerous fire departments, will conduct a prescribed (controlled) burn on a portion of the Bayou Gulch Park east of Ponderosa High School. This controlled burn will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2009, starting in mid-morning.
The controlled burn will promote bio-diversity among the plant species as well as improving the native grass species. Habitat improvement along with the elimination of non-native and noxious plant species is a desired outcome as well. The general purpose of the project is to introduce prescribed fire as a management tool. It will increase bio-diversity and enhance existing vegetation. There is some potential risk, however given the location and prior planning the risk is relatively low. The smoke will be managed in accordance with Colorado Air Pollution Control Division regulations. There is some potential for the smoke to drift to the north of the burn area and affect subdivisions and schools adjacent to the park. The Fire Management Team will determine the most appropriate measures needed to mitigate the impact of smoke to include the cessation of fire operations.
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