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Prescribed Burn Workshop
Prescribed Burn Field Day/Demonstration Burn
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NRCS - Union 1004 Vondera Ave Union, MO 63084 Get Directions |
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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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| Upon registration, participants will be given a link to the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite. Please bring your certificate of completion to the demonstration burn. Weather permitting, we will be conducting a prescribed burn so please dress accordingly with leather boots, leather gloves, cotton pants, cotton long sleeve shirt, and safety glasses. Participants will learn about burn equipment, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other techniques to safely conduct a prescribed burn. NOTE: The field day will be held on private property in Franklin County. Directions will be provided at completion of online course. |
Lia Heppermann |
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Cancellation Policies: You must cancel your registration before Friday, February 25, 2022. |
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Age Policy: All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 18 years old by 2/25/2022. |
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