Prescribed Fire Planned For Lake Skinner Multi-Species Reserve

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Prescribed Fire Planned For Lake Skinner Multi-Species Reserve

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Riverside County Fire Department, in cooperation with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District Multi-Species Reserve (MSR) will conduct a prescribed burn on the Skinner Reserve located within the Lake Skinner recreational area.

The burn area is located near the intersection of Borel Road and Warren Rd. (Riverside TB 930 D-2), just south of Lake Skinner in the Temecula area. Prescribed fire operations will take place the week of May 19 ¿ 21, 2009. Burn operations will begin after 7:00 am and should conclude by 1:00 pm daily. CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fire Department will be conducting patrols of the burned area following all burn operations.

A total of 200 acres of grasslands are planned for this prescribed burn. The goal of this prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous wildfire fuels and to improve the wildlife habitat on the Reserve. Prescribed fire operations will be conducted only during favorable weather conditions and with approval from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fire Department will be conducting the prescribed fire with the following resources; fire engines, fire crews, water dropping helicopter, and overhead personnel. Multi-Species Reserve Managers will be providing technical assistance and logistical support with their staff.

This is a cooperative effort and is part of the CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fire Department's Pre-Fire Management Program. In prior years, the annual prescribed fires on the Lake Skinner MSR Reserve have been very effective at managing wildfire fuels in this area and encouraging habitat for wildlife.

If you have questions or would like additional information on this prescribed fire please contact the Regional Park and Open Space District Multi-Species Reserve Manager Christine Moen at (951) 926-7416, or CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fire Department Battalion Chief, Dan Johnson at (951) 659-3337.T

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009