Title: (Optional) Develop a forest fire prevention plan.
Course: Operating the Farm Business (18301-III) > Section: Managing a Forest Enterprise

Development should include

- identifying the major causes of wildfire in Virginia over the past 20 years
- identifying the major fire detection methods
- researching Virginia’s forest fire laws
- identifying the two general methods used in controlling a forest fire
- creating a forest fire prevention marketing campaign.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are burning laws an important part of forest fire prevention? What is the 4 p.m. burn law?
- Why are spring (March and April) and fall (October and November) known as Virginia’s wildfire season? What factors contribute to this situation?
- What are some of the most common hand tools used to fight forest fires?
- What is the difference between a direct and indirect attack on a forest fire?
- What are some of the safety concerns related to fighting forest fires?
- What types of mechanized equipment are often used to fight forest fires?
- How can awareness and education reduce the number of forest fires?