The desired conditions normally occur in the spring and fall in this part of Nevada.
Fire ecology teaches that fires can be beneficial if the right conditions are present.
BLM fire crews conducted five controlled burns within the Ely District in 1999 and one in 2000. A dozen prescribed burns are in various stages of planning. Up to nine could be completed by the end of September 2001. Information on specific projects is provided on the Ely Field Office Environmental Projects List . The fire can then be safely contained after it is started.