Platinum Sponsor Shoutout – The Nature Conservancy Wisconsin The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we work in 76 countries and territories to create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive
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Platinum Sponsor Shoutout – Good Oak Ecological Services Good Oak Ecological Services is proud to be a supporting member and platinum sponsor of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council! Through our work we strive to reintroduce fire to many of our project sites as it is crucial to the long term success of the native communities
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We are delighted to announce a new training program addressing a critical need for more prescribed fire leadership in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Burn Boss Academy (WBBA) is a five-day course for emerging burn leaders, set for September 22-26 at UW-Stevens Point’s Treehaven center in Tomahawk, WI. Save the date and stay tuned for a registration
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We are seeking passionate candidates to join our Board of Directors for a 3-year appointment. Read on to see if a Board Member position is right for you and submit a nomination by January 17! Any of our members are eligible to join the Board. Ideal candidates: Are actively involved in prescribed fire efforts in
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We’ve had a very productive year developing new prescribed fire resources, and we are excited to finally make them publicly available on our website: WPFC Vision Document Our new Vision Document is an easy-to-read public resource demonstrating the importance of prescribed fire in Wisconsin. In a few pages, this booklet lays out the history and
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Fire community, Please see below for and update form Ken Terrill of Incident Management Specialist. Ken has been instrumental in providing NWCG training opportunities in Wisconsin and is a valued advocate and member of the WPFC. Please take some time to read updates on the next steps for Ken. If you or anyone you know
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We at the WPFC are ecstatic to announce our first ever prescribed fire training course for Wisconsin landowners, scheduled for September 28-29! Most land in Wisconsin is under private ownership, meaning that prescribed fire has immense potential to help landowners improve and maintain their property. Likewise, landowners can be a tremendous force in getting more
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Register here by June 3!
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Reducing wildfire risk, reducing ticks, improving hunting, timber stand improvement, controlling invasive shrubs, and attracting a wider variety of wildlife are just a few of the benefits of wise land management. Sharing labor, equipment and experience with neighbors makes managing your land easier and more affordable. Find out how you can improve conservation on your
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Register Here Join us on Saturday, May 18 for an inter-organization after action review of the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 burn seasons. Bring any experiences, questions or reflections from recent prescribed burns. Brief presentations on specific events are welcomed. Please contact us at the email below for presentation guidelines. Topics For Discussion Fire
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April 23, 2024 – Faulty torch On Thursday 4/10/2024, I was a prescribed fire crew member at Pleasure Valley Conservancy in Dane County, WI. Pleasure Valley is a project of The Prairie Enthusiasts. While igniting the oak wood perimeter, I noted my Panama (red) torch was engulfed in flames. It was burning excessively on the
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