~ Press release issued by the U.S. Forest Service
Location: The 309-acre Indian Grave and 86-acre Seakford Fields burn units are located approximately 8 miles north of Luray.
Date and Time: The Forest Service plans to begin ignitions on Tuesday, April 4, if weather conditions are appropriate. The ignition-phase will be concluded in one day; however, residents and forest visitors may see and smell smoke from this prescribed burn for several days.
Objective: Prescribed burns help to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat, and improve overall forest health. Prescribed burns also create areas where a diverse mix of grasses, plants, and wildflowers grow which provides valuable food and cover for wildlife such as bears, deer, turkeys, and migratory birds.
Additional Information: Smoke may be visible along Highway 340 along the Shenandoah River, State Route 717, and Highway 340 during burn operations.
For more information on our prescribed burn program,
please contact the Lee Ranger District at (540) 984-4101,
visit the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest website,
or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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