Goodness snakes! Eastern Indigo release adds 40 to Conecuh National Forest
A project to reintroduce eastern indigo snakes to Alabama moved one step closer to its goal with the release of 40 indigo snakes into Coneku National Forest last weekend. The reintroduction project aims to establish a viable population of the endangered species within its historic range on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Representatives from the Alabama Department […]
News Flash • Collaboration Begins On Forest Restoration in U
The Coconino County Flood Management District (District) and the Coconino National Forest announced a new restoration plan for the upper Rio Deflag watershed to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires and post-fire flooding. “Forest restoration, including mechanical thinning and prescribed fire, has proven to be an effective means of reducing the spread and severity of […]
Speed of Forest Road work shows efficiency of Sedona in Motion
Like everyone in Sedona, we are impressed with the speed of construction on the forest road extension. City staff and contractor Fann Contracting Inc. began road work in spring 2022. Much of his first year's work involved moving utilities and clearing upstream areas, activities that most residents didn't or couldn't see on the bluffs overlooking […]
County, Coconino National Forest outline restoration plan to protect Rio after ‘catastrophic’ study | Local News
The Coconino County Flood District and Coconino National Forest announced a new plan Tuesday to implement forest treatments across thousands of acres north of Flagstaff on the west side of the San Francisco Mountains. The announcement follows the release of a county-funded study last week showing a significant risk of post-fire flooding that could affect […]
Coconino County Flood Control District And Coconino National Forest Partner On Upper Rio De Flag Watershed Plan – Great Circle Media of Arizona
The Coconino County Flood Control District and the Coconino National Forest announced plans to allocate $13 million to forest restoration and flood prevention strategies in the upper Rio de Flag watershed. The high priority area is southwest of San Francisco Peaks and northeast of Wing Mountain. Matt McGrath, district ranger for the Coconino National Forest, […]
Coconino County Approves 160-Acre Conservation Easement at Bull Basin in Kaibab National Forest
In a landmark decision, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors green-lights a proposed 160-acre conservation easement in the Buru Basin of the Kaibab National Forest to protect the region's natural resources and preserve its pristine beauty. issued. This effort protects overlooks, watersheds, and wildlife habitat without compromising private ownership of this land, consistent with various […]
At Least 46 Dead As Forest Fires In Chile Spread Danger, Damage
Forest fires in Chile have claimed 46 lives and damaged about 1,100 homes, President Gabriel Boric acknowledged on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. President Boric warned in a nationally televised address that the death toll could rise. He called on his fellow Chileans to follow the instructions of rescue workers. according to To AP. […]
No extra fire restrictions in effect for Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Due to the ongoing unusual fire season in northern Arizona, the Coconino National Forest currently has no fire restrictions, other than a year-round ban already in place. “It’s been a really weird year in that we don’t have fire controls in place right now,” said Randy Shaffer, deputy public affairs officer for the […]
Coronado Forest finalizes new Santa Catalina trail plan
After a decade of planning, advocacy and public comment, the U.S. Forest Service announced Friday morning the final plans for major changes to public trails in the Santa Catalina area of the Coronado National Forest. According to Forest Service officials, the plan will create an “ecologically, economically and socially sustainable” network of trails that will […]
Wilbur Fire nearly 8,000 acres on Coconino National Forest
Camp Verde, Arizona — wilbur fire The Camp Verde East fire has spread to nearly 8,000 acres and is now 41% extinguished, officials said Monday. The wildfires began burning on May 21 following a possible lightning strike in the Mogollon Rim Ranger area of the Kokonino National Forest. The fire is located about eight miles […]