OCTOBER 14

Presentation: Prescribed Burning: what it is, when used, benefits, limitations. Specialists from State and county organizations will compare their experience and share best practices. 

We know that prescribed burning can create diverse habitats for various plants and animals by removing dense vegetation and promoting new growth. Prescribed burning is beneficial for ecological restoration, habitat improvement, invasive species control, limiting wildfire damage and cost efficiency. But there are barriers to implementation,  viz. issues of safety, permitting, cost and smoke.