Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas
"Taking the WILD out of Fire"
EDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS
Texas Department of Agriculture Prescribed Burning School
https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/Production-Agriculture/Prescribed-Burn-Program/Prescribed-Burning-Training
This publication explains the history and benefits of prescribed burning and provides guidelines and checkpoints for forming a PBA in your area.
Information and Videos From The PBAT Archives
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RULES, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITY
OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEOS
SPOTFIRES
The 40% Rule
"If we can narrow spot fire causes down to a single main weather factor, burn bosses might focus on that variable, possibly reducing the chance of spot fires." John Weir
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PROBABILITY OF SPOT FIRES DURING PRESCRIBED BURNS
By John Weir
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Texas Prescribed Burn Handbook
TPWD Historic and Current Role of Fire in TPBB Burn Region 1
YouTube videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-VanyPG3QI
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Why Burn? Great Plains Fire Science Exchange. Benefits of Burning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRbwK7YQbg
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A Community Approach to Fire - Great Plains Fire Science Exchange. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZLQKcJRmE
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Challenges to Using Fire - Great Plains Fire Science Exchange. Public Concerns Over Fire and Smoke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6H4QEiIsLY
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John Weir - OK State Univ. Fire Equipment Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66A5-bqc6IE
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