Keywords
prescribed fire
burn
prescribed burn
woods
landowner
forest management
forest stewardship
land manager
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Abstract
This publication gives an introductory overview of the role of fire in forest systems, the benefits of using prescribed fire as a part of forest management, and the necessary safety and regulatory precautions that landowners and land managers need to adhere to in using prescribed fire.
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