Controlled burns in the National Forest just outside Polebridge are signaling the end of another long Fire Season. Traditionally these fires help to restore a more historical fire regime to the ecosystem, improve wildlife habitat and reduce hazardous fuels to reduce wildfire risk and aid in potential future fire suppression efforts and improve wildlife habitat.
Sounds like a controlled burn will help keep the forest healthy, benefit wildlife, and reduce possibility of wildfires that have menaced Glacier and other parts of the west. However, since fire conditions often change, controlled burn needs to be carefully watched.