This workshop will be led by NCRCD Prescribed Fire Community Outreach Coordinator, Jennifer Rain Crosby; Prescribed Fire Operations Coordinator, Haley Coopergard; and volunteer board member, JoAnn Fites-Kaufman, Certified California Burn Boss, retired US Forest Service Wildland and Prescribed Fire Scientist and Practitioner.

Description: Hands-on workshop at a landowner’s property, where they plan on burning. Learn about the steps to prepare for a prescribed burn including planning, preparing the site, and the permitting process Learn about and practice locating a burn site, building control lines, what tools to use and when, and how to prepare a site for safe burning using techniques like selective pruning and ladder fuel removal. CALFIRE will be there to discuss permitting requirements.

Location: ( location TBA)

Please Bring:

• Water, snacks
• Your favorite tool (rake, McLeod, loppers). We will have tools to borrow too.
• Work gloves. Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and rain gear if it might rain lightly
• Whatever you may need for a few hour class

REGISTER HERE:

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