Prescribed Burn Associations
A prescribed burn is the planned, controlled use of fire applied to vegetation under specific environmental conditions and within a defined burn plan to achieve land management objectives such as reducing excess fuels, lowering wildfire risk, improving ecosystem health, and restoring natural fire cycles. Conducted by trained professionals under carefully monitored weather, fuel, and safety parameters, prescribed burns are intentionally implemented at lower intensities than wildfires to help manage vegetation and reduce the likelihood of more severe, uncontrolled fire events.
Prescribed burn season often overlaps with winegrape harvest in many parts of the west coast, creating logistical and operational challenges for growers. Smoke from nearby burns can raise concerns about potential impacts on fruit quality and harvest timing, while air quality restrictions and limited burn windows can add further complexity to vineyard operations. As a result, prescribed burning efforts, while widely supported for their role in reducing wildfire risk, can also generate calls for careful coordination from agricultural stakeholders during peak harvest periods.
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Find local prescribed burn associations below to contact regarding prescribed burns in your state:
California Prescribed Burn Association