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burning is a tool used the City to help remove standing dead vegetation, decreasing the chances of <br /> uncontrolled wildfire. <br /> City staff work hard to make sure the community is protected from potential negative impacts of fire. EFD <br /> and the City's Natural Resources staff are careful to consider weather conditions and burn only on days <br /> when the wind will blow smoke away from residential areas. The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency <br /> reviews the prescribed burning plans each year, issuing a permit and conditions under which burns may <br /> proceed. Burns are conducted in small units to further minimize the amount of smoke produced. In <br /> addition, breaks are. mowed around the perimeter of each burn unit to prevent fire from traveling outside <br /> the planned burn area. Finally, fires are managed by experienced and highly trained fire crews, who are <br /> working from detailed burn plans. These plans provide extensive prescriptions describing how to conduct the <br /> burn so as to provide the maximum protection for the community. <br /> Several additional burns will be performed by partner agencies on their own lands including the Bureau of <br /> Land Management, The Nature Conservancy, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Together these efforts will <br /> result in the enhancement and protection of many of the important natural areas enjoyed by the community. <br /> Kelly Darnell, "~karketing and Outreach Manager <br /> ?'1'y ~i.l'~en8 <br /> Parks ar~d ripen Space D~visson <br /> 820 Roosevelt Eaoulert~rd <br /> Eugene, CSR 97402 <br /> M: 41 j 682-~d814 <br /> F: f,~41 j 682-4882 <br /> i<eiy.a.ciarnel(~>%ci.eugerre.or.us <br /> <br /> www.eugene-or.gov/parks <br /> 2 <br /> <br />