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Prescribed Burn Workshop
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Tipton Property Owner
162236 Hwy AA
Tipton, MO 65081
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Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for grassland management.
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Prescribed burning is a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it must be used properly. This field day will provide basic information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for habitat management. At this event, participants will learn about burn equipment, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other techniques to safely conduct a prescribed burn. Weather permitting, a demonstration burn will be conducted so please dress accordingly with safety glasses, leather boots (no steel toe), leather gloves, and a long sleeve shirt and pants made of natural fibers such as cotton. Upon registration, participants will be given the address to private property where field day will be held. The online "Official Missouri Prescribed Burn Course" must be completed before attending this event. You can register for the online portion here: https://www.hunter-ed.com/prescribedburn/. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite. Please bring your printed certificate of completion to in person field day. The online course has a $25 charge to a third-party host (not MDC) and can be completed in approximately 2 – 4 hours. Please contact Ashleigh McCullough at Ashleigh.McCullough@mdc.mo.gov or 573-796-0286 ext. 4282 for more information. Ashleigh McCullough
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Age Policy:

This event is open to all ages.