The Academy for Ranch Management will host two rangeland burning schools in February and March at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research station located between Sonora and Rocksprings, according to AgriLife Today.
Successful completion of both courses and a passing grade on the exam will provide the educational component to begin application for a private, commercial, government or not-for-profit certified prescribed burn manager through the Texas Department of Agriculture.
A Prescribed Rangeland Burning School will be held Feb. 19-21. It will provide an overview of prescribed burning. The second school, the Advanced Rangeland Burning School, will be held March 6-8 and will provide more information on fire behavior, fire effects, and planning and conducting a prescribed burn.
The cost is $395 for each training, which will include meals and lodging. An additional $45 facilities-use fee will be due upon arrival for each school.
For additional information, contact Ray Hinnant at 979-820-1778 or ray.hinnant@gmail.com. Registration forms may be found at www.agrilife.org/arm. Hinnant has asked for an email of those planning to attend to ensure your name is placed on the list.