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Prescribed fire

Prescribed fire is an important management tool used by prairie and forest managers. The articles below describe the steps involved in planning and implementing prescribed fire.

  • Developing a Prescribed Fire Burn Plan: Elements & Considerations
  • Considerations for Prescribed Burning: Tools and Safety Gear
  • Considerations for Prescribed Burning: Timing a Prescribed Burn
  • Smoke Management for Prescribed Burning: What to Consider
  • Considerations for Prescribed Burning: Ignition Techniques
  • Burning for oak regeneration

Learn more about implementing prescribed fire in the 9 part video series on the UKNOW Video channel.

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Last Reviewed:
April 1, 2019

Topic:

  • Forestry
  • Tree Planning and Planting
  • Wildlife
  • Wildlife Habitat
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