Getting Ready for a Burn

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As typical with my schedule, I missed a perfect day for burning, however, I did get the firebreaks put in around the main burn areas. This year I’ll be doing a dormant or early season burn in the areas with the NWSG and wildlife plots. During the first burn two years ago I mowed the firebreaks near the ground and had a couple areas burn through the breaks. Given I plant the breaks after the burns I opted to use two passes with the tiller (10’). Now I just need a good weather weekend that corresponds with my kids schedule, as they come and help with the burn.

 

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My colleague from work who lives on the other side of the state (NE Missouri) did a better job of planning and preparation. These are the pictures he sent to me this morning:

 

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My colleague from work who lives on the other side of the state (NE Missouri) did a better job of planning and preparation. These are the pictures he sent to me this morning:

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Looks like he’s about to be down a quad.

 

[SwampCat]

Looks like he’s about to be down a quad.

No kidding. Know a guy who did that with a sxs and it wouldnt start when he got ready to move it. Fortunately, he had some help and got it raked around n time - but he learned a lesson that day.