US Forest Rangers Conducting Controlled Burn Today

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District will be conducting a control burn today off off Rich Mtn. Rd. on Buzzard’s Roost Mtn. and Poor Mtn. The objectives of the burn are for Smooth Purple Coneflower (threatened and endangered species), wildlife habitat and fuels reduction. Smoke will be visible from Westminster, Seneca, and Walhalla and should go toward Highlands, NC. Duration should be one day.