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Prescribed Burn Workshop
Prescribed Burn Demonstration Field Day
Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining
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Dean Davis Conservation Area County Road 2420 Pomona, MO 65789 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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Landowners that own property within Douglas, Howell, Oregon, and Ozark 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, you will be notified by email, and training will be moved indoors to the Ozark Regional Office (551 Joe Jones Blvd., West Plains, MO 65775) |
Mark McLain |
Directions: From West Plains, take Highway 63 north 10 miles, then County Road 2420 east 0.50 mile to the area. |
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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. |