Prescribed Burning Guidelines
in the Northern Great Plains
Appendix B
An example of a brief fire plan involving a low risk site within a wetland.
A. Area Identification
- Bolstand WPA, Brookings County
Total acreage - 40 acres
Proposed prescribed burn acreage - 6 acres (2 islands)The islands are original native sod. The prescribed burn will remove mulch and reduce cool season invaders while improving the warm season natives.
- Preparation for burning
The islands will be burned as close to May 1 as possible, but only if surrounding water is open enough to act as a good fire break. A 2-man burn team, using 2 drip torches and one 150 gallon pumper will conduct the burn, using the circular ring fire technique. Estimated cost is $100.
- Ignition
Fire will be ignited with drip torch in a circular ring fire pattern.
- Holding and Control
The prescribed burn will be done only if the surrounding water is Open enough to act as a good fire break. The islands are of small size and the burn team will be adjacent to water at all times. The water serves as an escape route.
- Mop up
Personnel will remain in the area 1/2 hour after completing the burn to insure the fire is out.
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