The Menard County Prescribed Burn Association (MCPBA) is a non-profit 501-c3 organization with membership open to any landowner with land in Menard County. The Menard Association is one of the oldest and largest sub-chapters of the Edward Plateau Prescribed Burn Association (EPPBA).The EPPBA ordinated in 1998 at the Texas AgriLife Research Station between Sonora and Rocksprings. Thus, all members of the MCPBA are also members of the EPPBA… and entitled to all benefits of the EPPBA.
The purpose of the burn association is to enable ranchers, county officials, volunteer fire departments, and other state and/or federal government agencies to work successfully together to improving our rangeland ecosystems. The formation of this neighbor-helping-neighbor cooperative has provided the resources, education, and encouragement necessary to help restore fire to rangelands on a sustained basis.
FORM – Menard County Prescribed Burn Association Membership Application To become a member of the association, complete this form and mail to Menard County Extension Service, PO Box 485, Menard, Texas 76859. Annual membership (January 1 through Dec 31) for MCPBA / EPPBA is $25.00.
- Rules for Prescribed Burning – Menard EPPBA
Guidelines established for Menard County EPPBA members. - Rules for Safety Considerations – Menard EPPBA
Safety guidelines for Menard County EPPBA members.
- Prescribed Burn Management During County Burn Bans
TDA recommendations for landowners and local governments to utilize in establishing burn bans or allowing exceptions to burn bans. The template provides for burning under specific criteria most favorable to safely achieve the results.
PUBLICATIONS
- Prescribed Range Burning in Texas
Suggestions for landowners planning prescribe burns.
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