The California Tahoe Conservancy will be burning slash piles now through spring.

Piles are scattered about on 90 acres in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

These operations are part of the Conservancy’s ongoing program to promote forest health by thinning overstocked, unhealthy trees and reducing forest fuels. The areas include Meyers, Van Sickle Bi-State Park and Sunnyside.

Expect to see smoke from the project areas. Smoke from prescribed burns may continue for several days after the initial ignition and is regularly monitored.

For weekly updates, call (530) 543.6061.