Are you a landowner or land manager looking to expand your knowledge and practical skills in prescribed fire?

Are you interested in growing season burning?

Do you have longleaf pine-wiregrass fuels on your property?

Don’t miss the exciting opportunity to attend the Prescribed Fire Workshop on June 5, 2024, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Yuchi Wildlife Management Area. Learn how to harness the benefits of controlled burns, gaining hands-on experience through live burns while discovering essential techniques for use on your own land.

Attendees will:

• – Participate in a live burn
• – Use a drip torch and other tools of the trade
• – Learn about prescribed burn techniques, burn plans, smoke management, fire weather, liability laws, financial resources, and burn permits
• – Ask questions to experienced professionals

What to Expect:

• – Participants are required to sign a hold-harmless liability disclosure/waiver on the day of the event.
• – Participants must expect to be active part of the day walking on uneven ground and using/carrying tools.
• – Participants must wear natural fiber (cotton, linen, silk, wool) pants and shirts. Leather boots are preferred. Participants are encouraged to bring eye protection and leather gloves.
• – Participants are encouraged to bring a bandana, water bottle, and sunscreen.

In the event of rain, the workshop will be rescheduled to June 6th or 7th.

If you need a special accommodation to attend this event, please contact Jesse Kamps (470-755-4335 or jesse.kamps@dnr.ga.gov) no less than 14 days prior to the event.