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Prescribed Burning –Southeast Pine Forest (000221)

Overview

This course has toe integrated parts of classroom instruction and field experience. It is designed to instruct participants on the theory and application of prescribed burning techniques. The course establishes an understanding of Natural Resources Conservation policy on prescribed burning. It instructs participants in the basic considerations and methods needed to design, plan and implement effective prescribed burns with cooperators. The course describes animal use, wildlife, moisture, and factors that are considered in developing prescribed burn plans. The course also examines fire suppression techniques, prescribed burning equipment, and prescribed burning expert systems.

Note: The prescribed burn plan is designed for Southeast Pine Forest type

(The maximum enrollment for this class is fifteen participants)

 

Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • explain and apply Natural Resources Conservation Service policy on prescribed burning
  • explain the effects of fire on soil, water, air, plants, and animals
  • prescribe the weather conditions necessary to accomplish a safe and successful burn
  • describe wildlife considerations
  • describe animal use considerations
  • calculate fire behavior
  • explain and use firing methods
  • use prescribed burning equipment
  • determine fuel moisture
  • plan and apply fire suppression
  • design a prescribed burn plan
  • use a prescribed burning expert system

Prerequisites

None

Duration

1 week

Target Audience

Natural Resources Conservation Service personnel responsible for technical leadership in prescribed burning at the national, regional, and state levels will be given top priority. Field office personnel needing training in prescribed burning may attend when space is available.

NEDC Contact

Stanley Sackeyfio, Training Specialist

Technical Specialist

Charles Stanley, Rangeland Specialist

Enrollment

Go to AgLearn to request enrollment in Prescribed Burning –Southeast Pine Forest (000221).