Prescribed fire notifications
By law, you are required to notify Texas A&M Forest Service prior to conducting any prescribed burning for forest management purposes.
Steps for prescribed burners
By following three key steps, land managers can ensure a successful burn while minimizing risks. These steps provide a structured approach to conducting a prescribed burn with safety and efficiency as top priorities.
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Write a detailed prescribed burn plan, outlining objectives, strategies, and safety precautions.
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Assess conditions to determine if the burn can proceed safely.
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Notify us prior to any prescribed burning.
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Share your burn activities and treatments to the Texas Prescribed Burn Reporting System.
Resources
Certified prescribed burn manager course
We and our partners hold an annual Prescribed Burn Manager Training each spring. This course is open to the public, and those who complete it will meet the education requirements for becoming a Texas Department of Agriculture Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager.
Texas Prescribed Burn Manager Insurance Program
The Texas Prescribed Burn Manager Insurance Program is a new program created in response to HB 2563 (89th Texas Legislature), which establishes a temporary self‑insurance pool to help provide liability coverage to eligible Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Managers operating in Texas.
