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Prescribed Burning
Prescribed Burn Demonstration Field Day
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Private Property - Oregon County
632 PR 421-35
West Plains, MO 65775
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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:
The online "Official Missouri Prescribed Burn Course" must be completed before attending this event. You MUST 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 to the Demonstration Field Day to be signed by the instructor. Dress according to the weather, you will be conducting a prescribed burn so please dress accordingly with leather boots, leather gloves, 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. This program will be held rain or shine. Water and light snacks will be provided. Abbey Trantham
Directions:

From West Plains, take east Hwy 160 for 13 miles and turn left on county road 421, and take the county road for approximately 3.0 miles. From Alton, take west Hwy 160 for 11 miles and then turn right on county road 421, and take the county road for approximately 3.0 miles.

Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 18 years old by 2/21/2026.