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April 2020
Woodland and Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Case Studies
Mike Leahy will be the presenter on this webinar from the Natural Areas Association. For more information and to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BbcuMGbERIC_Y25DAJaWVA
Find out more »May 2020
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
NFPA has created Prep Day to raise awareness of wildfire risk, to share information and knowledge, and to help residents make changes to improve the survival of their homes and neighborhoods. The actions you take on Prep Day can make a difference in the survival of your home and neighborhood if a wildfire occurs. Participating in this annual event can also create a sense of community by working together.
Find out more »July 2020
Summer Fire Field Day
(previously scheduled for June 6) Agenda: 8:30-9:00am Registration 9:00am Welcome 9:15-10:30am Burning in the growing season, Forage/Browse Quality, Wildlife impacts, Equipment 10:30-12:00 How does season of burn affect livestock, plant diversity, and pollinators 12:00-1:00pm Lunch provided (no cost) 1:00-3:30pm Conduct growing season burn (weather permitting RSVP by July 6 to John Weir (john.weir@okstate.edu, 405-744-5442) Flyer attached. Meal included.
Find out more »Understanding the Impacts of Fire on Your Property
Prescribed fire is a natural process in the southern Great Plains, where the landscape evolved under fire and grazing. Fire can improve wildlife habitat, reduce woody plants, remove thatch, and improve forage quality and quantity for livestock. The most important way to safely burn is to gain experience conducting burns. This field day will be solely focused on providing you with a hands-on experience conducting a burn. If weather parameters are within fire prescription, the field day will be conducted.…
Find out more »August 2020
Prescribed Fire Field Day
No cost to attend, RSVP required by August 24. Call (319) 400-6432 or email eelliott@pheasantsforever.org to RSVP See attached flyer for detailed schedule and directions
Find out more »November 2020
WEBINAR SERIES: Sustainable Management of California’s Fire-Prone Landscapes: Using Grazing to Help Keep Communities Safe
Sustainable Management of California’s Fire-Prone Landscapes: Using Grazing to Help Keep Communities Safe The California Range Management Advisory Committee, an advisory body to the California Natural Resources Agency under the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, is co-hosting a virtual workshop with the California Fire Science Consortium to discuss the use of prescribed livestock grazing as a sustainable fuel reduction and environmental management tool. Three separate workshops will be hosted on different topics as listed below. Each workshop will be…
Find out more »December 2020
WEBINAR- Overview of Fire Weather Products for Controlled Burners
Presenters: Scott Kennedy, Meteorologist, National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City Corey Davis, Applied Climatologist, North Carolina Climate Office Webinar Description: This webinar will provide an overview of the National Weather Service fire weather forecast products and tools as well as the Fire Weather Intelligence Portal. Presentations will include a discussion about the intended uses and caveats for each of the products. Discussion will center on North Carolina examples, with regional applications. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A…
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