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Prescribed Fire | How to Create Firebreaks for Controlled Burns | Pay Dirt
Season 2, Episode 3
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8m 1s
S2.E4. Realtree's Roger Culpepper shows how to create firebreaks before using prescribed fire on the farm. He also discusses the importance of using other safety measures, tools and tactics.
Episode Breakdown:
1:15: Roger uses a skid steer to start making firebreaks.
2:30: Then, he discusses the importance of not using prescribed fire around hardwoods. They can't take the heat. Pine trees can, though.
3:22: Roger discusses other important controlled burning safety measures.
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