MDC offers prescribed burn workshop in Dent County

SALEM, Mo. – When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management.

People can learn more about how fire can be used as a land management tool at a prescribed fire demonstration program from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 8 on private property in Dent County. However, to take part in this workshop, participants must first complete the online portion of this class.

People 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 Feb. 8 demonstration burn in Dent County. The online course requires a $25 fee which is paid to a third-party host.

The address of the Feb. 8 demonstration burn is 2815 County Road 6580, Licking. At this event, people will get hands-on experience on how to execute a prescribed burn. Topics covered by MDC Private Land Conservationist Emaily Lear will include equipment needed for a prescribed burn, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other aspects needed to conduct a safe and successful prescribed burn. Appropriate dress will be leather boots, leather gloves, cotton pants, cotton long-sleeve shirt, and safety glasses. People can register at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/205628

To get more information about this event, contact Lear at Emaily.Lear@mdc.mo.gov.