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Prescribed Fire Education

Nevada County RCD offers a free prescribed fire education program to the community. We provide a variety of courses and hands-on workshops on the basics of prescribed burning. The idea is that you can learn to burn legally, safely, responsibly in a way that is improves fire safety and restores ecosystems.

The ABC's of Prescribed Burning

A.  ABOUT PRESCRIBED BURNING  

  • Prescribed Fire 101
  • Introduction to Prescribed Fire, Field Trip
  • Overview of Prescribed Fire

B.  BEFORE YOU BURN 

  • Prepare to Burn

C.  CONDUCTING A BURN

  • Conduct a Burn Workshop

D.  DESIGNING A BURN PLAN

  • Introduction to Burn Plans

E.  EQUIPMENT

  • Tools of the Trade

F.  FIRE ECOLOGY, FUELS AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

  • Fire Ecology Workshop

G. GETTING DESIRED RESULTS 

  • Getting Desired Results Workshop

 

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