Marsh Burning Certification Class

December 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Vermilion Parish 

LSU Ag Center Conference Room

1105 W Port St

Abbeville, LA 70510

This class will address all the essential elements of conducting controlled burns in coastal marsh habitats. Successfully completing the class along with burning experience is required for Prescribed Burner – Marshland certification by the La. Department of Agriculture and Forestry. 

Who Should Attend: Coastal Marsh Landowners and Land Managers, Hunters & Trappers Who Assist with Controlled Burns, Anyone Interested in Using Fire as a Marsh Management Technique. 

Cost and Registration: There is no cost to attend the class but pre-registration is requested. To preregister, email Faran Dietz at [email protected]

Registration 8:30 am– 9:00am 

1. 9:00 – Introduction to Prescribed Burner Certification 

2. 9:15 – Why Burn the Marsh: Ecology of Louisiana Marshlands  

3. 10:00 – Fire Weather Forecast 

4. 10:30 – Break 

5. 10:45 – Smoke Management 

6. 11:15 – Fire Line Establishment 

7. 11:45 – The Prescribed Burning Plan 

8. 12:15 – Test

Instructors:

Cornelis F. de Hoop, [email protected] , (225) 578-4242

J. Andy Nyman, [email protected] , (225) 578-4220

School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU AgCenter