Wright Patnam Lake Prescribed Fires 2022 (Prescribed Fire)

Texas A&M Forest Service is planning for several prescribed burns to take place on Wright Patman Lake land during 2022. Burn units identified as Big Creek ATV East, Kickapoo, Kickapoo East, Jackson Creek West, Kelly Creek/Boyscout, FM 2624/CR1211, Green’s Farm East/Moore’s Landing, Overcup and Green’s Farm West will be burned for a total of 3,316 acres. These burns are designed to meet multiple land management objectives including reducing the accumulation of hazardous fuels, improve forest health, improve access and visibility for forest management activities and improve wildlife habitat. Each prescribed burn unit has defined weather parameters and firing patterns to ensure the objectives for each unit have a high potential for success. Texas A&M Forest Service personnel will monitor all prescribed burns to evaluate achievement of goals and help guide future prescriptions. Big Creek ATV East – 554 acresProposed burning dates: 11/15/2021 – 5/15/2022 Kickapoo – 287…