Those who are serious about prescribed fire, especially those who want to build a career in habitat restoration know how important it is to complete National Wildfire Coordinating Group certified…
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Madison College is offering an instructor led Basic Wildland Fire Course (S-130, S-190, L-180) on weekends in February. The classes start this Friday February 11. Class dates are Fri Feb…
One question that comes up whenever the topic turns to prescribed fire is, “Why should I burn my property?” It seems complicated and dangerous; beyond my capability as a private…
Have you considered prescribed fire but were afraid because you did not know how to do it safely? Dane County Parks is a great place to get the training and…
The spring melt means that the very best time to control invasive brush and weeds starts this week across much of Wisconsin. Whether you manage an acre or several thousand,…
Mid winter is a great time for brush piles burning in Wisconsin. My wife Anette and I unpack the Forrester: first the sled; then the leaf blower, pump sprayer and…
It’s that time of year again; time to get the burn gear ready to go. An early thaw has brought the spring burn season by several weeks. Though this weekend…
The Nature Conservancy, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the US Fish and Wildlife Service are now accepting applications to attend their Spring Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges (WI-TREX). Applications must…
The Illinois Prescribed Fire Council recently released a comprehensive report on the controlled burning state of that state. In its Illinois Fire Needs Assessment, the group details the reasons for prescribed…
Sunday was the first day of burn season. Okay, it was the first day of burn season for me. The truth is my fellow burn buddies in The Prairie Enthusiasts…