Andrew Pickens Ranger District Conducting Prescribed Burn Today

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District will be conducting a prescribed burn of 831 acres today off the Ross Road in conjunction with Oconee State Park and an adjacent private landowner.

The burn is for fuels reduction, wildlife, and to promote regeneration of native fire tolerant species on upland sites. Smoke impacts are expected to be minimal yet visible from Hwy 11 and surrounding areas with smoke traveling across Lake Keowee.