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- Use a prescribed burn plan prepared by a qualified professional. Part
of the plan should include analysis of the need to burn. Alternatives
exist which may accomplish the same purpose. Some of these alternatives
are chipping, crushing, lopping, utilization of substandard merchantable
material or even giving away free firewood from slash areas. A minimal
amount of slash can be beneficial by providing protection to regeneration,
aiding nutrient recycling and impeding surface water flow.
- Do not burn within the SMZ unless specifically re q u i red by a
management objective.
- Ensure control of a fire at all times to limit the risk of fire escaping
the intended burn area. In the event of a wildfire, construct fire lines
along contours as much as possible. If erosion could be a problem, use
erosion control measures such as water bars, spreader ditches and reseeding
of fire lines.
- If weather conditions are marginal for control of fire, fire suppression
forces should be available to respond if needed.
- Personnel experienced and qualified in fire management techniques
should plan and conduct burns, provide supervision or be asked to provide
technical expertise to conduct a safe, efficient, minimal-impact burn.
- Prepare a contingency plan to identify appropriate actions to be
taken if a
p rescribed fire exceeds control parameters (area, size, flame length
or rate of spread).
- Slash which is piled for burning should be free from dirt and other
noncombustible material to allow efficient burning for disposal of the
slash.
- Use caution when considering burning on steep slopes. Moderately
steep slopes may be more appropriately burned without the slash being
piled since the use of dozers may cause erosion. Burning may not be
appropriate on very steep slopes since serious erosion could result.
- A burning permit is required for burning. Local offices of the Division
of Forestry, Fire and State Lands can provide information about when
and where the permits may be obtained.
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