Learn about Rx Fire permitting, liability, fire effects on native plants, heat management, landowner resources, and more from a panel of experienced instructors. Placer RCD received funding from CAL FIRE to develop a mechanism that increases the pace and scale of prescribed fire in the region. In response, the RCD developed the Placer Prescribed Burn…
This 2-part virtual series will build off of one another. In Part I, we’ll discuss fuels, weather, and resources to use when developing your burn prescription. Part II will dive into writing a basic burn plan and navigating permit requirements for prescribed burning. Some short pre-work videos will be sent to registrants to watch ahead…
This 2-part virtual series will build off of one another. In Part I, we’ll discuss fuels, weather, and resources to use when developing your burn prescription. Part II will dive into writing a basic burn plan and navigating permit requirements for prescribed burning. Some short pre-work videos will be sent to registrants to watch ahead…
Join Placer RCD and the Xerces Society to learn the benefits of pollinator habitat on farms, understand habitat site selection, preparation, implementation and management, and gain insight into funding opportunities for pollinator habitat installation. Register here! Registration is preferred but not required.
This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and online offered): In person location: HHS Building, 11434 B Avenue, Auburn (Cordova Room) look for Placer RCD sandwich boards Online: Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lpfEYFi6Q9eKpdJKT-nPWg Details: If you are a Firewise Community leader, we encourage you to attend or send a member on your behalf. We are grateful for all…
On October 1st, BriarPatch is kicking off National Fire Prevention Month with a wildfire preparedness class featuring experts from UCANR Fire Network and Placer Resource Conservation District. The first half of the class will provide solutions and resources for protecting your home, landscaping, and community from wildfires. The second half will discuss why prescribed burning is an important tool…
Placer Prescribed Burn Association will be burning on the Applegate Shaded Fuel Break on October 8th and 9th from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Placer PBA does not require any certifications or experience to participate. Our mission is based in grassroots education and we welcome all ability and experience levels to learn with us. However, please come…
Interested in prescribed fire, but unsure of how or where to start? Three landowners from Nevada, Placer, and Amador Counties will be sharing their perspectives about using low-complexity prescribed fire as a management tool on their properties including challenges, successes, and lessons learned. These landowners have received training from local prescribed burn associations and do…
This is the Placer RCD Prescribed Burning Program's flagship workshop that has been hosted for 3+ years. Learn from local experts about the fire-dependent ecosystem, fire effects on native plants, unit prep and hazard mitigation, cultural burning, liability, and more! This classroom workshop provides the context for WHY prescribed fire is a critical tool for land…
Jan 13th - Defending Against Bovine Viral Diarrhea Jan 20th - Linking Forage Production to Cattle Nutrition Jan 27th - Treating Abscesses & Open Wounds Free registration and more details at link below! Hosted by UCCE and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine
Join UC Davis Veterinary Medicine and UCCE for an in-person training and certification for beef cattle producers! Topics include animal health, stockmanship, and more. Brown's Valley, CA
This course is taught by a panel of experienced instructors and is a great opportunity to learn about many different aspects of prescribed fire including permitting, liability, fire effects on…