There are two kinds of wildland fire, wildfire and controlled fire. Wildfires, also called forest fires or brush fires are fire gone awry. They are the devastating fires that scorch…
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The Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly known as the Madison Audubon Society) will is conducting a Prescribed Fire Workshop at their Goose Pond Sanctuary near Arlington, Wisconsin. This workshop is…
Author: Maura R. O’Connor Published by Bold Type Books Copyright 2023 If you are a prescribed burn boss who is busily running around tryping to get your burn plans completed…
The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is presenting a free monthly webinar series called Prescribed Fire for Forest Management. The sessions will be held monthly on select Wednesdays from 8:30-10:00…
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…