If you notice smoke coming from the Northern foothills today, it is due to a prescribed burn taking place at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area.

While visitors may notice smoke and equipment, there are no closures planned for the natural area. Staff will be closely monitoring the smoke dispersal to avoid disrupting trail users, motorists, and residents of the area.

Prescribed burns are necessary to restore the native plants and control weeds, to reduce hazardous fuel build-up, aid in the habitat of wildlife, and to maintain the role of fire as a natural disturbance.

For updates on this prescribed burn, as well as other news and information about the natural areas and trails around Fort Collins, please visit: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/status.php.

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