A controlled burn is a way to take care of your property. Not only does it remove unwanted dead vegetation and ticks, but it also frees younger plants with air and sunlight. But in doing a controlled burn, the last thing you want is your house (or neighbor’s) to burn down. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a controlled burn class. One will take an online course before attending in person.
What Is This?
Fire can be a beneficial land management tool when used in controlled conditions. That said, prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. The MDC is here to provide you with information and experience.
People interested in learning to use fire as a management tool should register for a two-part controlled burn workshop by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).
Deadlines?
The field day portion of the workshop will be October 12. However, program participants must first complete the online portion of the class to participate. People can find the online training portion here.
How Long Will This Take?
The online portion takes two to four hours to complete. It is a mandatory prerequisite to the field day. Upon completing the online portion of the event, people will receive a certificate of completion, which they must bring to the controlled burn demonstration. Participating in this online course requires a $25 fee that goes to a third-party host.
When Is The Burn?
The demonstration burn on Oct. 12 will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on privately-owned property in Webster County. People can register for this part of the program at:
https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/203585
During the field portion, people will get hands-on experience executing a prescribed burn for grassland management. Topics include equipment, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other aspects needed to conduct a safe and successful prescribed burn. Appropriate dress for the burn will be leather boots, leather gloves, cotton pants, a cotton long-sleeve shirt, and safety glasses.
Details
This is for Missouri residents over the age of 18.
To get more information about this event or directions to the event, contact Kleekamp.
