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The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is scheduled to conduct a prescribed broadcast burn for the Nevada Department of Wildlife on approximately 500 acres of the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area north of Yerington, Nevada. The areas to be burned are important regional habitat for many species of fish, waterfowl, and shorebirds. Burning is planned to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2025, but will only proceed if weather and site conditions are favorable for meeting the prescription.

Effective November 25th, the Nevada Division of Forestry will lift fire restrictions at all state parks and recreation areas. Year-round campfire restrictions will remain in effect for the four state parks in the Tahoe Basin, Spooner Lake and Backcountry, Van Sickle, Sand Harbor, and Cave Rock.

The Nevada Division of Forestry, in partnership with the Northeastern Nevada Stewardship Group (NNSG) will hold the Elko Fall Plant Sale 2022 on October 14-15, where landowners living outside of incorporated city limits can purchase locally adpted, affordable trees, shurbs, and forbs. Quantitiesare limited and orders will be filled on a first-come, first served basis.

The Nevada Division of Forestry will be holding a public workshop in Carson City (Virtual attendance available) to solicit comments from interested persons regarding proposed amendments to Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 527...