Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council

COORDINATE AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION
RELATED TO CONTROLLED BURNING

Our Mission is to promote understanding and enhance
collaboration for the use of ecologically based prescribed fire
in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
PROMOTE THE SAFE AND BENEFICIAL
USE OF CONTROLLED BURNING

The Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council consists of state and
federal agencies, conservation organizations, universities,
contractors, and private individuals.

Controlled Burn Workshop

The Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council is excited to offer three Controlled Burn Workshops across the Commonwealth. These workshops will take place in Madison County, Bernheim Forest, and Wendall H. Ford training Center on October 23rd 2021, and is capped at 30 participants a piece (based on available space). These courses cover the basics of prescribed fire in Kentucky and are geared toward the private landowner interested in burning their property within the regulations set forth in KRS149.375 (fire ban seasons and burn windows). Please contact Cody M Rhoden with any questions or concerns at cody.rhoden@ky.gov.

what we do

ecologically based prescribed fire

The Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council consists of state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, universities, contractors, and private individuals who promote the safe and beneficial use of controlled burning as a land management tool. Memberships are open to anyone interested in using fire to manage land in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Protect and advance the used of controlled burning to managed our lands
Coordinate and exchange information related to controlled burning
Promote the safe use of controlled burning through training
Promote public awareness on benefits of controlled burning
Advance cooperation among all parties in Kentucky directly or indirectly involved with the use of controlled burning
Share information obtained through research and monitoring

Join Us!

professional and knowledgable members

We encourage agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals to join the Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council. Applications for membership are available at our annual conference or by contacting us at kyfirecouncil@gmail.com.

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