Prescribed Fire on Private Lands Workshop
June 3, 2019, 10 am - 4 pm, 2019 UC Hopland Research and Extension Center, Hopland, CA
This training is designed for private landowners and land managers, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about how to plan and implement prescribed fire on private lands. The workshop will highlight successes from neighboring counties, including the prescribed burn association model that is currently gaining momentum in Humboldt County and across the North State.
Are you interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool?
Are you interested in learning more about options for prescribed fire on private lands, laws and permits, and community-based prescribed burn associations? If so, this training is for you!
This training is designed for private landowners and land managers, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about how to plan and implement prescribed fire on private lands. The workshop will highlight successes from neighboring counties, including the prescribed burn association model that is currently gaining momentum in Humboldt County and across the North State. We hope you will join us!
Topics include:
The purpose and benefits of prescribed fire
Options for prescribed fire on private lands, including prescribed burn associations and CAL FIRE Vegetation Management Program
Prescribed fire laws and regulations
Air quality and smoke management
Burn planning and unit preparation
Ignition techniques
Fire weather websites and tools
Safety and personal protective equipment
Grants and other funding opportunities
Formation of a Mendocino County Prescribed Burn Association!
This event is $35 and includes lunch and refreshments.
Registration:
Registration is open! Click here to register >
Contact:
The training will be led by University of California Cooperative Extension, Hopland Research and Extension Center, Mendocino County Fire Safe Council, and other community leaders
Contact Hannah Bird with questions: (707) 744 1424 ext 105 hbird@ucanr.edu
