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Prescribed Burn Workshop
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Private Property 1787 N. Farm Road 101 Springfield, MO 65802 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 are asked to complete the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. To find the online training portion, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoU. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite which requires a $25.00 fee to a third-party host. Registrants will need to successfully complete the online course and quiz to attend the field day event. Please bring your certificate of completion to the demonstration burn. We will be conducting a prescribed burn on a nearby property, 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. |
Ethan Kleekamp |
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Cancellation Policies: You must cancel your registration before Saturday, December 7, 2024. |
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Age Policy: All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 18 years old by 12/7/2024. |
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