Prescribed Fire Workshop
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Join us for an enlightening Prescribed Fire Workshop co-sponsored by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever!
The workshop will be held on Thursday, August 15 from 6-7 pm at the Farm Bureau Auditorium located at 900 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville.
Delve into the critical role of prescribed fire in habitat restoration and wildlife conservation. Our comprehensive workshop will cover a range of topics including:
- Historical Fire History: Exploring the role of fire in grasslands and forests ecosystems.
- Prescribed Fire Benefits: Understanding the significance of prescribed fire in prairie and oak forest restoration.
- Basic Fire Behavior: Learning about fuel, topography, wind, relative humidity, and temperature's impact on fire behavior.
- Burn Plan Writing Basics: Mastering the essentials of creating a burn plan, including objectives, maps, prescriptions, safety measures, and more.
This event promises to be an enriching experience for anyone interested in land conservation, habitat restoration, and wildlife management.