By Blake Jackson
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a prescribed burn workshop for landowners interested in using fire as a management tool.
The session will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary in Liberty. Prescribed fire can help maintain native plant diversity and reduce unwanted vegetation, but it must be used safely and correctly to be effective.
Advance registration is required and can be completed online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/213171. After registering, participants must complete the mandatory online portion of the prescribed burn course before attending. The virtual training has a $25 fee, and attendees should bring their certificate of completion with them to the workshop.
If weather conditions are suitable, MDC staff will lead a demonstration burn as part of the training. Participants should come prepared with proper attire, including long sleeves, pants made of natural fibers, leather gloves, safety glasses, and closed-toe boots to ensure safety during the outdoor portion of the workshop.
For more information or questions, landowners can contact Private Land Conservationist Cassandra Allen at Cassandra.allen@mdc.mo.gov. The Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary is located at 407 N. La Frenz Rd. in Liberty.
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