How Can Private Landowners Get Involved?

If you own land, you have options to manage and treat your land.

1. Learn the Basics

• Understand fuels on your property and on your home, including your home itself.
  
• Identify ladder fuels and fuel continuity
  
• Create defensible space around structures
  

2. Consider Other Treatment Options

• Mechanical thinning
  
• Slash removal
  
• Pile burning
  
• Broadcast prescribed fire
  

3. Get Training or Work with Certified Professionals

Washington Department of Natural Resources offers a:

• Certified Burn Manager Program
  

Community burn associations and Prescribed Fire Councils also offer:

• Burn plan writing assistance
  
• Training opportunities
  
• Hands-on experience
  

4. Follow Regulations

Always check:

• Burn bans
  
• Air quality restrictions
  
• Required permits
  

For pile burning safety and outdoor burning rules, CLICK HERE