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Prescribed Burn Workshop
Prescribed Burn Demonstration Field Day
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LOCATION & SCHEDULE
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Wilbur Allen Memorial Conservation Area
Radford Drive
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
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DETAILS
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.
Additional Information: Instructed by:
Landowners that own property within Wright and Douglas Counties will be given highest registration priority. 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 has a $25 charge to a third-party host (not MDC) and can be completed in approximately 2 – 4 hours. Please bring your certificate of completion and mileage sheet to the Demonstration Field Day. 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. If inclement weather, training will be moved indoors to the Norwood MDC Office (528 West Norwood Street, Norwood, MO 65717) Danita Rechkemmer
Location Information

Allen (Wilbur) Memorial Conservation Area
Directions:

From Manes, take Hwy 95 North 1 mile, then Radford Drive until you reach the area
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 18 years old by 1/6/2024.