• Posted Feb. 7, 2013 3:48 p.m.
  • MDC and MU Bradford Research Farm Present a Prescribed Burn Workshop for Landowners
  • MDC and MU Bradford Research Farm Present a Prescribed Burn Workshop for Landowners on Saturday, March 9th from 9 AM – 4:00 PM at the Bradford Research Farm east of Columbia, MO just off highway WW on Rangeline Road.

    Workshop Topics:

    • Safety, proper methods and techniques used for implementing controlled burns.
    • Use of prescribed fire as a tool for a variety of land management goals.
    • Burn equipment, how it is used and availability.
    • Developing burn plans.

    Demonstration Burn: (If weather conditions are suitable)

    A demo burn is planned immediately following lunch.  Missouri Department of Conservation staff will perform this prescribed burn.  You will have an opportunity to observe.  The workshop should conclude around 4:00 p.m.  If demo burn is not possible, then the workshop will conclude at approximately noon. 

    Lunch will be Provided

     

    You Must Register by Wednesday 6th

    For Reservations:

    Contact:          John Knudsen (573) 815-7901 extension 3483

    If John does not answer, please leave a message, including name and number of people in your party and a phone number where you can be contacted.

    Sponsored by the University of Missouri, Bradford Research and Extension Center (BREC) and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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