B. Before You Burn

Prepare to Burn

Hands-on workshop at a landowner’s property, where they plan on burning. Learn about the steps to prepare for a prescribed burn including planning, preparing the site, and the permitting process Learn about and practice locating a burn site, building control lines, what tools to use and when, and how to prepare a site for safe burning using techniques like selective pruning and ladder fuel removal. CALFIRE will be there to discuss permitting requirements. 4 hours in the field.

Three individuals working outdoors, surrounded by trees and foliage, under a clear blue sky.

Blue Forest Org.pdf Liability.pdf Planning a Prescribed Burn.pdf Prescribed Burn Prescription.pdf Simple Burn Plan.pdf Standard Prescribed Fire Burn Plan.pdf Weather Resource.pdf

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