STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State University Extension in Cleveland County will host a prescribed fire field day Aug. 17 for landowners, land managers, hunters and members of local fire departments who are interested in prescribed fire and land management.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lexington Wildlife Management Area headquarters, 14112 Slaughterville Rd., Lexington
The event will cover these topics:
- How to safely conduct a prescribed fire
- Comparison of dormant season vs. summer burns
- Burning for wildlife, livestock, wildfire prevention and safety objectives
- Fire effects on plants and animals
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 10
RSVP Contact: Brad Secraw, Cleveland County Extension agriculture/4-H educator, 405-321-4774 or bradley.secraw@okstate.edu
OSU Extension uses research-based information to help all Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and manage resources wisely throughout the state’s 77 counties. Most information is available at little to no cost.
–Gail Ellis
Oklahoma State University
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