Prescribed Burning - Tall Grasses (000049)
Overview
This course establishes an understanding of Natural Resources Conservation Service policy on prescribed burning and teaches employees the basics, considerations and methods needed to plan and design prescribed burns with cooperators. The course will include classroom study, experience in design of prescribed burns and actual application of prescribed burning. This course is held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Emphasis is on tall grasses.
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
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explain and apply Natural Resources Conservation Service policy on prescribed burning
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explain the effects of fire on soil, water, air, plants, and animals
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prescribe the weather conditions necessary to accomplish a safe and successful burn
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describe wildlife considerations
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describe animal use considerations
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calculate fire behavior
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explain and use firing methods
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use prescribed burning equipment
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determine fuel moisture
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plan and apply fire suppression
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design a prescribed burn plan
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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
Pat Shaver, Rangeland Specialist, CNTSC
Charles Stanley, Rangeland Specialist, CNTSC
Enrollment
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