Dates:

January 4-8, 2010

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Location:
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Campus

Kingsville, Texas

Summary:

This week-long lectureship is designed to teach the participants the safe use of fire as a rangeland and wildlife habitat management tool.  It provides the formal training necessary to qualify the participant  as a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in the state of Texas. 

Learning Objectives:

• Participate in at least one prescribed burn.
• Learn about weather factors as they affect prescribed fire.
• Learn how to make a burn plan.
• Learn the techniques of prescribed burning.
• Learn about fire behavior and how to control a fire.
• Learn about the effects of fire on various vegetation types.
• Learn the legal requirements for prescribed burning.
• Become familiar with safety equipment and tools needed for prescribed burning.  

Instructor:

Dr. Lynn Drawe, CPRM, CWB

Dr. Wayne Hanselka

Dr. Allen Rasmussen


Fees:

$500 - Covers materials, equipment, refreshments and lunches.

To Register:

Contact the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management at 361-593-5401 or visit http://krirm.tamuk.edu.  Space is limited so early registration is recommended.

Additional Info:
*This lectureship will count towards our new “Texas AgFinance Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management”