From a vantage point in the Tortolita Mountains, the Santa Catalinas can be seen in the distance, with the white prominence of the chalk mine visible at left.
Photos by William Ascarza / for the Arizona Daily StarA controlled burn is planned for the Tortolita Mountains Wednesday, barring severe weather conditions, to eliminate invasive species of trees.
The burn is part of a clean-up project at Carpenter Ranch, which is adjacent to a Pima County preserve north of Tortolita Mountain Park.
Residents may see smoke in the area, Pima County officials said. The burn should conclude on Thursday.
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