Huestis Rock Prescribed Burn Planned Near Dyerville Loop Road
Southern Humboldt County, CA — June 2026
The Briceland Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (RCD), the Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association (HCPBA), CAL FIRE, participating landowners, and community partners, is planning the Huestis Rock Prescribed Burn, a 170-acre prescribed fire grass rangeland project located on Mail Ridge near Dyerville Loop Road.
Burn operations are tentatively scheduled for June 12–14, 2026, pending favorable weather conditions, fuel moisture, staffing availability, and regulatory approval. Exact ignition dates and operational periods will be determined based on conditions that support safe and effective burning.
The prescribed burn is designed to improve rangeland health by targeting invasive species such as Barbed Goatgrass and Medusahead grass, increasing wildfire resilience and supporting long-term stewardship objectives on private lands. By strategically applying low-intensity fire under carefully monitored conditions, project partners aim to reduce the risk of future high-severity wildfires while promoting healthy ecosystem function.
Residents in the area may observe smoke, fire personnel, equipment, and temporary increases in traffic during burn operations. Smoke impacts are expected to be short-term and will be monitored throughout the project. Every effort will be made to minimize impacts to nearby communities while achieving project objectives.
Prescribed burning is conducted under strict safety protocols and coordinated among trained fire personnel, landowners, and partner organizations. Operations will only proceed when weather and site conditions meet established prescription parameters.
The Huestis Rock Burn represents a collaborative effort among local fire agencies, landowners, and community organizations working together to restore the beneficial role of fire on the landscape and improve wildfire preparedness throughout Southern Humboldt. Funding for this has been provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Forest Health Program, through the North Coast Resource Partnership, as part of the California Climate Investments Program.
For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: http://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov
More information about the Huestis project can be found at: https://humboldtrcd.org/projects/wildfire-resiliency-planning-for-mail-ridge/
https://www.northcoastresourcepartnershipprojects.org/Project/Detail/17696
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(https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/grants/forest-health)
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