SILVERADO, Calif.—Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve will reopen to the public in February, having been closed since two wildfires impacted the area in fall 2020, Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) and Orange County (OC) Parks officials announced on Jan. 17. “Nearly all of OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve burned in the 2020 Silverado and Bond fires, including large portions that actually burned twice. These incidents significantly impacted the wildlife and landscapes that are close to the hearts of so many who visit and volunteer at Limestone Canyon,” OC Parks Supervising Park Ranger II Nick Martinico said. Since the fires, the Parks have been diligently working to restore lost infrastructure and monitor the recovery of native habitats. Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve is set to reopen for Wilderness Access Day on Feb. 5. “We observed this closure to allow a rest period for wildlife, time for habitat regrowth and to rebuild infrastructure,” he …