Utah Prescribed Fire Council
Introduction
Utah Prescribed Fire Council: Who we are: The Utah Prescribed Fire Council is a forum of prescribed fire practitioners at all levels of government, academic institutions, tribes, coalitions, and interested individuals that work collaboratively to promote, protect, conserve, and expand the responsible use of fire across Utah’s landscape to meet both private and public land management objectives. The council shall be open to all tribes; federal, state, county, and local agencies; private entities, organizations, and companies; private landowners and land managers; and other interested individuals in the state of Utah. Interested organizations and individuals may participate in the Council through attendance at open meetings, involvement in working groups and sub-committees, and participation in other Council activities.
Contact: utahprescribedfirecouncil@gmail.com
| Member | Organization |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Bailey | The Nature Conservancy |
| Miller Bailey | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Sterling Brown | Utah Farm Bureau |
| Linda Chappell | US Forest Service |
| Matt Christensen | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Paul Corrigan | Interagency |
| Daniel Eddington | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources |
| Shane Green | National Resource Conservation Service |
| Garrick Hall | Utah Farm Bureau |
| Keith Hambrecht | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Jennifer Hansen | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Darren McAvoy | Utah State University |
| Brett Miller | Utah State University |
| Sierra Nelson | Utah Wool Growers |
| Thomas Peterson | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Ryan Riddle | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Taiga Rohrer | National Park Service |
| Landon Rowley | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Rudy Sandoval | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Wade Snyder | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Doug Sprouse | National Park Service |
| Brent Tanner | Utah Cattleman Association |
| Eric Thacker | Utah State University |
| Tyler Thompson | Utah Department of Natural Resources/WRI |
| Tom Tippets | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food |
| Darren Turner | US Forest Service |
| Dan Walton | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands |
| Bradley Washa | Bureau of Land Management |
| Larissa Yocom | Utah State University |
Utah Prescribed Fire Council Mission
The mission of the Utah Prescribed Fire Council is to serve as a forum for prescribed fire practitioners at all levels of government, academic institutions, tribes, coalitions, and interested individuals. This Council will work collaboratively to promote, protect, conserve, and expand the responsible use of fire across Utah’s landscape to meet both private and public land management objectives.
The Council will serve as a venue for land managers, stakeholders, and others concerned about fire so that they may work together to:
- Provide a forum for discussion on prescribed fire practices, regulations, and policy to inform and promote the safe and responsible use of prescribed fire in Utah.
- Promote understanding and awareness of the shared benefits and risks of prescribed fire and the role of fire in Utah ecosystems.
- Conduct education and advocacy for techniques and policy regarding smoke management.
- Protect, promote, and enhance the ability to use fire safely and responsibly as a land management tool.
- Support development of expanded resources and expertise in prescribed fire by sharing technical and ecological information.
- Promote safety, training, and research in the art and science of prescribed fire.
- Suggest course of action to anticipate prescribed fire issues and concerns.
- Aid in developing policy and regulations at the national, state, and local levels as they relate to prescribed fire in Utah.
Prescribed Fire Links
- National Weather Service Clearing Index
- Utah Division of Air Quality Open Burning Application
- Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Burn Permits and Fire Code
- Coalition of Prescribed Fire Council, Inc.
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