{"id":3075,"date":"2026-05-27T19:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/westtexasrangelands\/?p=3075"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T23:07:00","slug":"pbsjune2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/westtexasrangelands\/pbsjune2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Prescribed Fire Ever Cross Your Mind? Join the Prescribed Burn School in Gatesville Next Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many Texas landowners and managers, prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools available for improving rangeland health, managing brush, supporting wildlife habitat, and reducing fuel loads. Still, knowing when to burn, how to plan, and what it takes to do it safely can feel overwhelming without the right training.<\/p>\n

That is exactly where the Prescribed Burn School in Gatesville comes in.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Dr. Morgan Treadwell, West Texas Rangelands, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, this comprehensive three-day training will be held Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Gatesville Civic Center in Gatesville, Texas. Designed for landowners, fire professionals, and agency personnel, this course offers a practical learning experience that connects classroom instruction with real-world application.<\/p>\n

Whether prescribed fire is already part of your management plan or it is something you have considered but never pursued, this course provides a strong foundation in the principles and practice of prescribed burning in Texas.\"Prescribed<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Prescribed Fire Still Matters<\/strong>
\nAcross Texas rangelands, prescribed fire remains one of the most valuable tools for restoring and maintaining healthy landscapes. Fire can help reduce woody plant encroachment, improve forage production, recycle nutrients, and create better conditions for native plant communities and wildlife.<\/p>\n

Prescribed fire is more than just lighting a match under the right weather conditions. Effective burning requires planning, situational awareness, and an understanding of fire behavior, fuel conditions, smoke management, and post-burn evaluation. Training matters, especially for producers who want to use fire with confidence and responsibility.<\/p>\n

What Participants Can Expect<\/strong>
\nThe Gatesville Prescribed Burn School follows the Texas Department of Agriculture\u2019s 24-hour curriculum and meets the training requirement for those pursuing certification as a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM).<\/p>\n

Participants will receive in-depth instruction in areas including fire behavior, weather interpretation, prescribed burn planning, ignition techniques, and post-burn evaluation.<\/p>\n

When conditions allow, the course will also include multiple prescribed burns, allowing participants to gain valuable field experience alongside experienced instructors and burn professionals.<\/p>\n

That hands-on component is especially important. For producers, there is real value in seeing how planning decisions translate to field conditions and how burn objectives, weather, fuels, and crew coordination come together on the ground.<\/p>\n

Who Should Attend?<\/strong>
\nThis training is a great opportunity for a wide range of participants, including:<\/p>\n