Forestry Extension Agent Keith Hawkins of DeRidder has done much with prescribed fire and helping connect landowners with training to become certified in prescribed burning. He also has had a hand in the development of Prescribed Burning Associations, which is just getting off the ground in Louisiana. What are the benefits of prescribed fire? How does becoming a certified prescribed help with legal protection? Learn that and more here. Also, if you'd like to contact Mr. Hawkins to find out more, reach out to him by email at [email protected].

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