It's Burn Season - check out this Prescribed Woodland Fire resource compilation

Prescribed Woodland Fire resource compilation

Prescribed woodland fire is an effective tool that woodland stewards may utilize to achieve a wide range of management goals - from oak regeneration and inceasing wildlife habitat, to controlling pests and invasive species. 

Burn Plans

1. View the ISU Extension video: Planning a Burn
2. View the ISU Extension video: Elements of a Burn Plan 1
3. View the ISU Extension video: Elements of a Burn Plan 2
4. Read the ISU Extension Burn Plan publication

Fire Weather

1. View the OSU Extension video: Fire Equipment: Fire Weather
2. View the ISU Extension video: Smoke Management
3. Read the ISU Extension publication: Smoke Management

Tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. View the ISU Extension video: Tools and Equipment 1
2. View the ISU Extension video: Tools and Equipment 2
3. Read the ISU Extension Tools and Safety Gear publication

Ignition Techniques

1. View the ISU Exension video: Ignition Techniques
2. Read the ISU Extension publication: Ignition Techniques

Fire Ecology and Burn Timing

1. View the ISU Extension video: Timing a Burn
2. Read the ISU Extension publication: Timing a Burn
3. Read the ISU Extension publication: Burning for Oak Regeneration