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What is prescribed fire?

Prescribed fire, or also referred to as controlled burn, is an important tool used for a wide range of purposes including fuels reduction, pasture and timber management, and ecosystem health. Practitioners use their understanding of fire behavior and fire ecology to plan burns that will meet specific objectives.

The Extension Fire Program team understands the importance of using prescribed fire as a tool in our manager's toolbox. We assist in providing education, training, and experience in the safe and effective use of prescribed fire.

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In the Woods Fire Podcast

In this episode, Carrie Berger (Fire Program manager) is joined by David Lewis and Amanda Rau* to talk all things fire - including what is it, how it's used, and its benefits.

*Amanda Rau has transitioned to work with the Oregon Department of Forestry as the coordinator for the Certified Burn Manager Program. Kayla Bordelon now serves as the Fire Program's regional fire specialist in the Willamette Valley.

Episode 5: Fire

In this episode, Carrie Berger is joined by David Lewis and Amanda Rau to talk all things fire - including what is it, how it's used, and its benefits.

Carrie Berger, Amanda Rau, David G. Lewis | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

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