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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) in conjunction with the Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) begin an expansive fuels reduction project in Pima County to reduce the threat of wildfire to the Catalina community. Starting the week of December 11, work begins on the 200-acre Spirit Dog project on State Trust Lands, to the east and south of Catalina. Spirit Dog is a multi-phase project, which includes the construction of two fuel breaks along with pile burning. Additionally, crews will work south of the community to remove stink net, an invasive weed that intensifies wildfires and restricts Arizona’s native plant species from flourishing.
The White Mountain Apache Tribe, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), deliver the 2023 Arizona State Christmas tree for display at the State Capitol.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s (DFFM) prescribed fire program resumes this week starting with two projects southeast of Flagstaff in Coconino County.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) proudly announces a nearly $8 million dollar investment into the state with two essential grants. The grants aid in invasive plant eradication and support hazardous fuels reduction work to promote safer communities.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) proactively treats 9,332 acres in prescribed burn projects since January, and over the spring burn period, thanks to Mother Nature and last year’s significant amount of precipitation. That abundant moisture and cooler than normal temperatures allowed DFFM prescribed fire managers the opportunity to successfully target and treat more acres so far this year as compared to 2022. Last year, fire staff completed approximately 8,000 acres in prescribed burning during the calendar year. The significant increase in the number of acres treated so far this year has helped the agency make substantial progress with its ongoing goals of wildfire risk reduction, community, infrastructure and watershed protection, and forest health improvements.
