Daily Express – Western Pacific Island News – Guam National Wildlife Refuge Litidian Station prohibits the use of charcoal and plant materials for barbecues starting today

The agency updated regulations and other visitor activities in the Ritidian area of ​​Guam National Wildlife Refuge, including Ritidian Beach, on Thursday, according to a news release from the agency. Effective immediately, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the use of charcoal and/or plant material (such as broken branches, leaves or palm fans) in any type of grill is prohibited. Butane and propane burners and gas grills are still allowed at Ritidian. Charcoal dumped on beaches and day-use areas poses a hazard to wildlife and visitors to Ritidian. Hot charcoal dumped on grassy areas or burned in public areas can start wildfires, posing a threat to coastal habitats and wildlife. Wildfires can burn trees and shrubs that local wildlife rely on for food and shelter from predators.