State DEC Forest Rangers and dozens of support staff recently conducted a prescribed burns in Steuben County on more than 45 acres in the Helmer Creek Wildlife Management Area.
“Prescribed fires are an important land management tool used to achieve specific ecological goals,” said DEC Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. “In some areas, prescribed fire is also used to reduce the buildup of wood, timber litter, and other hazards that fuel fires in order to reduce the potential for wildfires that threaten public safety and critical infrastructure. DEC carefully and responsibly implements prescribed fires only when conditions are favorable to meet land management goals.”
“Every day and in all conditions, Forest Rangers demonstrate their expertise and leadership in protecting the public and State lands, serving as role models for the next generation of environmental stewards.”
DEC carefully and responsibly implements prescribed fires only when conditions are favorable to meet land management goals, including while the statewide annual ban on residential brush burning is in effect.
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