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Title:   Author  item
                                            VOLESKY, JERRY - UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKAitem
                                            STUBBENDIECK, JAMES - UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKAitem
                                            Mitchell, Robert

                                                         - *Rob*
  Submitted to: Extension Circular
                                    Publication Type: Experiment Station
                                    Publication Acceptance Date: 6/29/2007
                                    Publication  Date: 8/1/2007
                                    Citation: Volesky, J., Stubbendieck, J., Mitchell, R. 2007. Conducting a Prescribed Burn and Prescribed Burning Checklist. Extension Circular. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service ED121, 15 pp. 2007.Interpretive Summary: Prescribed burning is an important tool for maintaining the desirable attributes of grasslands. Characteristics such as desirable species composition, increased grazing livestock performance, and invasive weed control can all be accomplished with a single prescribed burn. However, there is an inherent risk associated with prescribed burning. Safe and effective prescribed burning requires training, planning, and site preparation. This publication covers the legal obligations, necessary equipment, burning prescriptions, proper firequard construction, ignition techniques, smoke management, and personnel requirements for prescribed burning. Additionally, a prescribed burning checklist is included to help land managers conduct a successful prescribed burn.
                                Technical Abstract: Grasslands of the central Great Plains developed with periodic fire. Prescribed burning is an important tool for managing grasslands to maintain desirable species composition, increase grazing livestock performance, maintain productivity, and control invasive weeds. The safe and effective use of prescribed burning requires training, planning, and site preparation. This publication covers the legal obligations, necessary equipment, burning prescriptions, proper firequard construction, ignition techniques, smoke management, and personnel requirements for prescribed burning. Additionally, a prescribed burning checklist is included to help land managers conduct a successful prescribed burn.


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