07/28/2026
We get stopped multiple times daily asking “ why are you doing this” it’s a simple answer but not so simple at the same time. This area burned in 2024 , most of these pictures show a fence clearly in the middle of the cut area. This fence divides grazing allotments from cattle producers that utilize it, separating allotments on the Shoshone National Forest and Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fence was compromised in multiple areas due to the fire. The fence needed replacement, and therefore building new fence thru burnt, dead, half dead areas would be foolish and a waste of funding for fence that can cost upwards of 30k/mile. So this method of “mastication” is a preferred method to clear dead and otherwise not merchantable timber away from the fence line. It serves as a multiple use barrier, wildlife corridor, Fire line for future fires in the area as well as a corridor for cattle to move freely and access areas of grass that would otherwise be harder to access.
