May 19, 2019
A Prescott National Forest employee clips a sample of turbinella oak so he may its live moisture content in a moisture analyzer. As of mid-May, local vegetation’s moisture levels are high, meaning they’re less likely to catch fire or burn quickly. (Justin Haynes, Prescott National Forest/Courtesy)
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Prescott National Forest personnel closely monitor a number of factors that, when considered as a whole, help them determine if and when fire restrictions are necessary.
By Max Efrein
May 19, 2019