Enchanted circle prescribed fire implementation and support

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $150,000 Cooperative Agreement to the New Mexico Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) through the Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscapes program (CFDA 10.724). The funding supports the "ENCHANTED CIRCLE PRESCRIBED FIRE IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT" project, which aims to reduce wildfire risks, restore fire-adapted ecosystems, and improve environmental resilience across the Enchanted Circle region of New Mexico. The agreement has a period of performance from August 27, 2024 to July 1, 2029. Key activities to be delivered under this Cooperative Agreement include hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed burning, reforestation, habitat protection, and climate vulnerability assessments. The project will involve collaborative efforts between EMNRD, federal agencies, and local stakeholders to address landscape-level wildfire management and ecosystem restoration challenges in the region.