The Prescribed Burn is set for June 9th and 10th.  Wildland Firefighting resources will be on hand from the Bureau of Land Management, Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pinnacles National Monument and possibly other agencies.  Over 30 wildland firefighters along with fire containment equipment will conduct the burn as long as conditions of wind speed, relative humidity, and smoke dispersal meet prescription plans.

For more information contact:

Denise Louie
Chief of Resource Management
831.389.4486 x222 

or

Carl Brenner
Public Information Officer 
831.389.4486 x265

For more information about the planned burns, please view our Prescribed Burn Mailer.

Fire is a natural process that has shaped the plant communities at Pinnacles National Monument. The goal of the new fire management plan is to mimic natural conditions, allowing native plant species to thrive.

Park managers will consider using prescribed fire in areas that have not burned for a long time or where ecosystems have been altered by negative human impacts. Prescribed fire will only be used when weather conditions are safe for burning.

The Pinnacles National Monument Fire Management Plan and Environmental Assessment are available online. If you have a dial-up connection, the plan has been divided into smaller sections for easier downloading.

Pinnacles National Monument Fire Management Plan (complete)

Title Page

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Foundation of the FMP

Chapter 2 - Fire Management Strategies

Chapter 3 - Fire Mgmt Program Components

Chapter 4 - Roles, Funding, and Review

Appendices A - G

Appendix H, part 1

Appendix H, part 2

Environmental Assessment

Fire Management Plan Mailer