Burn Pile Smoke Drive By #2 Yosemite Valley

[TeamProg]

Valley smoke from Tunnel View parking area:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. These are stunning photos, my dear TeamProg!

As someone who has been into the Yosemite Valley, I am horrified to see all the smoke in the second photo. It saddens me that any part of that wonderful place has been burnt.

Nonetheless, thank you for sharing!

[TeamProg]

2. Thank you CalifPeggy! No, no, it's not sad. These are Rx burns to thin the trees. The meadows are getting overgrown

with trees. The meadows are a necessary part of a living landscape as you probably know.. And there was some 'beetle kill' as well. It will be much better looking in a few years. Even after two only heavy winters, nature around here bounces back incredibly fast.

These were from Oct. '23.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Ah, thank you for letting me know! I had no idea. And I AM aware, except not right this minute!