Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council
Periodic fire played an
important ecological role in shaping southern forests and
grasslands. However, anti-fire campaigns, changing land use,
and liability issues have drastically reduced its use across the
southern landscape.
The Mississippi
Prescribed Fire Council is an concerted effort of federal, state and
private stakeholders to promote the wise use of prescribed fire to
best manage Mississippi's natural resources.
The goals of the
Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council are:
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Acquiring greater
liability protection for responsible use of prescribed fire
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Public education
about importance and applications of prescribed fire
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Enhancing access to
and availability of prescribed burning training
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Increasing use of
prescribed fire on public and private lands to restore
ecological functions, enhance wildlife and plant communities and
reduce hazardous forest or grassland fuel loads
Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council
Annual
Meeting is May 6, 2010 at the Bost
Extension Center at Mississippi State University.
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