Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire is the planned application of low-intensity fire to the landscape by fire and fuel specialists to maintain healthy, resilient landscapes.
Prescribed fire
Prescribed fire creates sustainable forests and ecosystems. It also reduces hazardous fuel (a buildup of twigs, grasses, and pine straw), which reduces the effects and potential of wildfire.
The land management tool uses strategic plans in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations to meet specific land management objectives outlined in land management and forest stewardship plans.
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Conducting a prescribed burn can produce a host of ecosystem and fire mitigation benefits.
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Prescribed fires are conducted by certified and insured burners who create burn plans that align with land management goals and prepare the land by creating fire breaks.
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We offer several grants to assist in the cost of hiring a certified and insured burn manager to conduct prescribed fires on your land for wildfire mitigation and forest management.
Prescribed fire for burn managers
Conducting a prescribed fire is a vital tool for managing land and promoting ecological health, but it requires careful planning and execution to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Find steps for conducting prescribed fires, burn manager courses, resources, and more.
Texas A&M Forest Service and prescribed fire
We conduct prescribed fires on State Forests and state lands to reduce hazardous fuels. This protects surrounding communities and provides wildland training opportunities for local cooperators like fire departments and natural resource agencies.
Our prescribed burn managers hold NWCG Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 qualifications, and all participating personnel hold NWCG Firefighter Type 2 qualifications.
We support prescribed fire implementation on Texas land by certified and insured prescribed burn managers.