O’NEILL, Neb. – Landowners, land managers, and anyone interested in prescribed fire are invited to attend a Prescribed Fire & Rangeland Tour on Thursday, July 17. The tour will visit multiple burn units northwest of O’Neill and offer insight into fire as a land management tool.
The event is free to attend and includes lunch; however, participants are asked to register in advance to ensure an accurate meal count.
The day will begin at the Holt County Annex Building, with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m. and a prompt departure to the field at 9:15 a.m. Attendees will carpool and enjoy lunch in the field, returning to O’Neill by approximately 2:00 p.m.
Topics of discussion will include:
- Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs),
- Lessons learned from recent burns,
- Cost-share programs,
- Controlling woody encroachment,
- Rangeland health and fire ecology.
Tour stops will showcase burns conducted earlier this spring and last year. Local PBA members and conservation professionals will be available to share their experiences and answer questions.
Whether you’re new to prescribed fire or looking to improve your burn plans, this tour offers a practical opportunity to learn from on-the-ground examples.
To register or for more information, please contact Ashley Yost at 402-637-6829 or ayost@pheasantsforever.org. Register online at http://nebraskapf.com/prescribed-fire/ .
