Prescribed Burning Planned for Lory State Park

Public Notice November 29, 2023

Media Contacts: CPW Contact: Kara Van Hoose, Kara.VanHoose@state.co.us

DFPC Contact: Tracy LeClair Tracy.LeClair@state.co.us

Larimer County CO – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in cooperation with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), will be conducting prescribed burning operations in Lory State Park near Fort Collins, Colorado this Fall, Winter, and Spring. Burning operations will occur as weather conditions permit, and could begin this month with slash piles.

Burning will only be conducted under specific guidelines established by the DFPC, including having acceptable weather forecasts and fuels conditions that meet guidelines for safe and effective burning and adequate smoke dispersal.

The main objective of prescribed burning is to reduce hazardous fuel accumulation for the purpose of public safety.

The CPW works closely with other agencies, such as the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division, DFPC, and local authorities in developing and implementing any burning project. Burning may continue periodically at Lory State Park through the winter and spring as weather and fuel conditions permit.

For additional information, contact DFPC PIO Tracy LeClair at (970) 841-9230 or tracy.leclair@state.co.us.

Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For additional information, contact your doctor or health professional or visit https://cdphe.colorado.gov/indoor-air-quality/wood-smoke-and-health….