Project leaders: Mark Brown and B.R. Koehler
County: all
VMS opportunity: Prescribed Burn Activity
Prescribed burning is an important tool in managing land for prairie restoration or improving habitat for wildlife. However, it requires some special training and experience before the technique can be used safely. Many of our GLC members have joined the South Central Texas Prescribed Burning Association (SCTPBA) to learn how to use this practice on their land and to help others also. SCTPBA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization as is GLC. One of the best ways to learn how to use this tool is to help with burns or just to observe the practice until you feel comfortable participating. To learn about the organization, visit their website at this link. You can get on their mailing list by becoming a “friend” of the organization. There is no cost or obligation for this level of involvement. If you later decide you would like to be a member, which would be necessary if you want to burn on your property with SCTPBA help, there is a small annual membership fee. You are welcome to participate in any training sessions or assist in any burns conducted by SCTPBA. Your volunteer time will count for TMN Volunteer Service hours.