Getting Started with Prescribed Fire

Join the Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use for an overview of their Natural Land Management team’s prescribed burn program. Learn how prescribed burns can be utilized in natural areas to improve ecosystem health and manage invasive species. This session is designed for local municipalities interested in exploring prescribed fire as a land management tool. Leave with practical resources and first steps for implementing a prescribed burn program.

Speaker Bio

Emily is the Natural Resource Program Coordinator with the Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use. She has over nine years of experience in natural resource management, including habitat restoration, ecological assessments, environmental education, and volunteer engagement. Before joining Waukesha County, Emily worked with the Urban Ecology Center, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Chicago Park District. Her specialized interests include rare plant communities and prescribed fire ecology.