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Filling out the Prescribed Burning Plan F1 online is a crucial step in ensuring safe and effective land management through prescribed burning. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, providing clear instructions to facilitate the process, even for those with minimal legal experience.

Follow the steps to complete the form accurately and efficiently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin with Section 1: Site Information. Fill out the site name, ownership type (public or private), county, burn unit, DNR region, and burn window (month/year). Provide civil township, landowner name, phone number, and address including city and zip code. Indicate the topographic map with a 7.5-minute scale.
3. Move to Section 2: Purpose of the Burn. Check all applicable purposes for the burn, such as forest management, prairie management, or other specified reasons.
4. In Section 3: Objectives of the Burn, indicate if endangered species are present. If yes, detail the management objectives and any permits acquired.
5. Proceed to Section 4: Description of the Burn Area. Provide the number of acres to be burned, types of fuel present, soil texture, and topography. Confirm the presence of peat or high-organic-content soil and describe moisture conditions if applicable.
6. In Section 5: Range of Acceptable Pre-Ignition Weather Factors, enter values for air temperature, relative humidity, wind direction, and 20-foot wind velocity. If any values fall outside safe parameters, provide an explanation.
7. Continue to Section 6: Day of the Burn Factors. Indicate minimum crew size, identify smoke-sensitive areas, equipment to be used, method of line construction, special precautions, and required permits.
8. Fill out Section 7: Authority by providing the names and phone numbers of the burn boss, alternate burn boss, and apprentice burn boss if applicable.
9. Attach a USGS topo map or aerial photo in Section 8 delineating the burn area and identifying relevant features such as fire breaks and hazards.
10. Provide emergency information in Section 9, listing the closest intersection, emergency services numbers, and other relevant contact details.
11. Finally, complete Section 10: Authorizations and Approvals by signing and dating the plan, including required approvals from landowners and supervisors.
12. Once completed, save changes, download the form, print, or share as needed.

Begin filling out your Prescribed Burning Plan F1 online today for effective land management.