Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Learn to Burn

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Workshop Trail Construction Trail Maintenance Project Planning and Design Crew Management Program Administration

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with Quail Forever and the Arkansas Forestry Association, will be hosting special workshops for land managers on how and when to use fire to promote better wildlife habitat on their property. Given the right conditions and supervision, fire can be one of the greatest tools a landowner has to increase valuable wildlife habitat on his or her property. Many species of early grasses and plants that produce abundant food for wildlife need fire to remain established,” said Jason Honey, private lands biologist for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. “Some of these plants have seeds which require fire to become active; in other cases fire activates the plants by removing leaves and other debris from the ground and allowing sunlight to penetrate to the soil.

landowners who attend one of these workshops will not only learn why they should use controlled fire on their property, but how to use it to properly establish high-quality habitat for quail, turkeys, deer and a variety of other wildlife species.
During the workshop landowners also will be able to meet with private lands biologists in their area and learn about some of the programs available to assist them in their wildlife management goals.
The workshops all will be held in a classroom setting, and lunch will be provided to all attendees who register in advance. The workshops are being sponsored by the AGFC, Quail Forever, and the Arkansas Forestry Association.

Location

Ozarka College 64 College Drive
Ash Flat, Arkansas 72513

Trail Competencies

Trail Construction
• Construction Specifications
• Corridor Clearing/Site Preparation

Trail Maintenance
• Maintenance Specifications
• Tread Maintenance - Hand tools

Project Planning and Design
• Define Purpose, Need, and Feasibility of Project
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Land Use Plan Alignment
• Compliance and Permitting
• Implementation Plan

Crew Management
• Crew Management
• Jobsite Safety

Program Administration
• Funding/Grants
• Communications
• Education and Public Outreach
• Inspections/Monitoring
• Policy/Directives/Law
• Partnership and Collaboration

Relevant Trail Types

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Started	January 22, 2020 07:30 AM
Ended	January 22 12:30 PM

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