Prescribed Fire

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Credits 4. 2 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours. Use of prescribed fire to achieve ecosystem management objectives; understanding of how to plan and implement prescribed fires; coursework on fire behavior, fuel properties and the social aspects of prescribed fire and wildfire; how to safely use fire to achieve multiple outcomes including biodiversity conservation, reduced hazardous fire risk, livestock production and timber management. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.