COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Missouri Soybean Association in Columbia.

Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information on how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for land management.

Registration for this event is required and can be done at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/okZ. Upon registration, participants will be asked to complete the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. This online course is a mandatory prerequisite to the workshop, and there is a $25 fee to complete the online training. Participants are asked to bring their certificate of completion to the workshop. To find the online learning portion, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoU.

A demonstration burn will be conducted during the workshop, weather permitting. Participants are asked to wear a long-sleeved shirt, and pants made of natural fibers, leather gloves, and closed-toed, leather boots.

Questions about this event can be sent to Austin Dixon at Austin.dixon@mdc.mo.gov. The Missouri Soybean Association is located at 5601 S. Rangeline Road in Columbia.