John Rizza

Introduction to Forest Carbon, Offsets and Markets

Learn the basics of forest carbon, offsets and markets. Topics include defining carbon in forests, carbon offset credits, methods of inventory/quantification, forest carbon projects and market types.

Jacob Putney, Norma Kline, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Chris Schnepf, Greg Latta, Patrick Shults, John Rizza | Dec 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Before Wildfire Strikes: A Guide to Wildfire Risk Reduction in Wallowa County

Learn practical steps you can take to reduce fire risk to your home and your community. Understand how to develop a preparedness plan and insights on the collaborative efforts underway in Wallowa County.

John Punches, John Rizza, Jacob Putney | Oct 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Prescribed Fire Basics: Safety

Prescribed fire, like any fire, entails risk. To stay safe, wear Personal Protective Equipment, take steps to prevent heat exhaustion, use the right tools and follow the burn plan. Here are more tips to keep you safe on the ground.

Carrie Berger, John Rizza | Apr 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Prescribed Fire Basics: Ignition Techniques and Tools

The right ignition technique will ensure that a prescribed fire meets objectives. Fuel, weather conditions, resources and topography are all part of the ignition plan. The plan calls for specific techniques, firing patterns and tools.

John Rizza, Carrie Berger | Apr 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fire Behavior

Fire behavior is a function of available fuel, site topography and weather. People who practice prescribed burning take all these elements into account to achieve the objectives of the burn.

John Rizza, Christopher Adlam, Carrie Berger | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Planning a Prescribed Burn

Prescribed burning practitioners follow a detailed burn plan that spells out objectives and ways to achieve them safety. Burn plans cover equipment, site preparation, smoke management, contingencies, communication and cleanup.

John Rizza, Christopher Adlam, Dan Leavell, Jacob Putney, Carrie Berger | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing a Prescribed Burn

Carrying out a prescribed burn takes careful planning. A detailed burn plan lays out objectives and how to achieve them. Before putting fire on the ground, conduct briefings and test fires. Once the burn begins,...

John Rizza, Amanda Rau, Carrie Berger | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)