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ROLLA, Mo. – When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management.
Learn more about how fire can be used as a land management tool at a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) prescribed fire demonstration program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 on private property in Phelps County. To take part in this workshop, participants must first complete the online portion of this class.
Register for the “Prescribed Burn Demonstration Field Day” here: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/214352
Attendees will get a link to the online portion of the workshop when they register. The online portion will take from 2-4 hours to complete. Upon completing the online portion, participants will receive a certificate, which they must bring to the Jan. 16 demonstration burn in Dent County. The online course requires a $25 fee, which is paid to a third-party host.
The address for the Jan. 16 demonstration burn is 11887 County Road 3000 in Rolla. At this event, people will get hands-on experience on how to execute a prescribed burn.
MDC Private Land Conservationist Luke Anderson will discuss equipment needed for a burn, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other aspects needed to conduct a safe and successful prescribed burn.
Appropriate dress for the burn includes leather boots, leather gloves, cotton pants, cotton long-sleeve shirt, and safety glasses.
For more information about this event, contact Anderson at Lucas.Anderson@mdc.mo.gov.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at https://mdc.mo.gov/events.
MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
