LATEST NEWS & TIPSINTORUDCTION TO PRESCRIBED BURNING Date: April 4, 2009
This is a one day non-certified course that covers the basics to prescribed burning.
Objectives of class:
1. What are the benefits of prescribed burning.
2. How to write a burn plan.
3. Implementing the burn and staying safe.
4. Proper firebreaks.
Contact our office for more information and registration material. Class size is limited and final registration must be completed by March 14, 2009. Thank you.
FALL & SPRING BURNSThose of you that are already on our fall and spring burn schedule know that your firebreaks must be in order prior to your scheduled burn.
What is a firebreak? The firebreak is either a green area surrounding the burn area that has been mowed several times, road or driveway, plowed farm field or a mineral break (tilled ground) that is at least 3' wide. The width of a firebreak depends on varying circumstances.
If you are doing your own burning, make sure any permits that are required for your area have been secured and that a written burn plan is submitted, if applicable. If you have never burned before, you should participate in educating yourself first and working with an experienced company that does this for a living. Make sure that whoever you hire to do your burn is insured.



