JACKSON, Wyo. — On Thursday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) has invited the community to learn about the Cache Creek to Josie’s Ridge Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. The open house will be held at the Jackson Ranger District Office at 340 N. Cache Street.

The project is intended to “lower the risk of catastrophic wildfire to the town,” according to a press release. Thinning and removing dense vegetation, or “fuels,” near homes and critical infrastructure, can minimize short-term impacts of wildfires while also improving the composition of the landscape in the area.

Up to 1,677 acres would be affected by forest-thinning and pile burning over multiple years, as stated in the project proposal.

“Treatments are designed to enhance the growth, quality, vigor, and composition of the vegetation on the landscape while achieving fuel reduction goals,” the press release states.

There will also be two onsite field trips for those interested in seeing the space where the dense landscape would be thinned. The first trip will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, and the second from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Both trips include hiking two miles with about 400 feet of elevation gain. Those interested in the field trip must RSVP by emailing Eric Hawkes.

Hannah is a Buckrail Staff Reporter and freelance web developer and designer who has called Jackson home since 2015. When she’s not outside, you can probably find her eating a good meal, playing cribbage, or at one of the local yoga studios. She’s interested in what makes this community tick, both from the individual and collective perspective.