The Coconino National Forest will contribute firewood from the ongoing Hart Prairie meadow restoration project to local tribes as part of the second annual Wood for Life partnership. In addition to providing firewood to communities, the partnership also clears forest areas of dead wood that could fuel future wildfires and strengthens relationships between local agencies and organizations. More than 300 cords of wood in Hart Prairie will be donated to Hopi and Navajo tribes, as well as other vulnerable indigenous populations. Officials say while much of the wood removed will go to the partnership, a free use collection area is open to the public; a permit is required.
