K-12 Education

Red flag warning and fire weather information

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When considering components such as fuels, topography, and regulations that must be taken into account before conducting a prescribed burn, one factor is completely beyond our control: weather. This publication lists several resources that provide detailed current weather information for a given location.

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Preserving the Tallgrass Prairie

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The tallgrass prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. Prescribed burning, the practice of planning and conducting a burn to achieve pre-identified management objectives, was practiced by Native Americans prior to European settlement. Modern grassland managers also burn, using a blend of ecosystem science and practical management to maintain the expansive landscapes of the Great Plains.

Information on the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan can be found at https://www.ksfire.org. And additional resources are at https://gpfirescience.org.

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Prescribed Burning: Effects on Grazing

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John Weir, Oklahoma State University, discusses research from cattle grazing after a prescribed burn.

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Prescribed Burning: Controlling Brush

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John Weir, Oklahoma State University, discusses research on how to control brush on a prairie

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Prescribed Burning: Consequences of Not Burning

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John Weir, Oklahoma State University, discusses the results of research from the areas that aren’t burned in the Season of Burn plots.

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Prescribed Burning: Controlling Sericea Lespedeza

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John Weir, Oklahoma State University, discusses research in controlling sericea lespedeza by using prescribed burning.

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Prescribed Burning: Effects of Burning at Different Seasons of the Year

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John Weir, Oklahoma State University, discusses research on the effects of prescirbed burning during different seasons of the year.

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Planning guide: developing trust among stakeholders in fire management

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This planning guide is the result of an international collaboration between researchers, various stakeholders, and fire practitioners. It contains information on evaluating and building trust among stakeholders with specific applications to fire management. The guide includes a discussion of the importance of trust, strategies for building trust, examples of fire management situations in which trust played a role, and an assessment tool for fire management personnel.

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A survey of Prescribed Burn Associations in the Great Plains

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This recent survey summarizes the activity, needs, and safety records of 27 Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) in the Great Plains. Take a look through this valuable and relevant information; it’s well worth your time.

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Comparing elements of traditional fire knowledge

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Read our summary of recent research identifying and comparing elements of traditional fire knowledge across cultures throughout history.

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