A series of five brochures published in 2012 that cover different elements of using prescribed fire as a land management tool.
Iowa State Extension and Outreach Brochures
Library Category: Smoke Management
Minnesota Smoke Management Plan
“The purposes of SMPs are to mitigate the nuisance and public safety hazards (e.g. on roadways and at airports) posed by smoke intrusions into populated areas, prevent deterioration of air quality and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) violations, and … Continue reading
Iowa Smoke Management
“Managing smoke produced by prescribed fires has, in recent years, become a critical consideration when planning a prescribed fire event. In some situations, planning for smoke management may be more complicated than planning for the prescribed fire itself. Considerations such … Continue reading
Illinois Smoke Management Plan
“This Smoke Management Plan (SMP) is based on Section VI “Smoke Management Programs” of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S.EPA) “Interim Air Quality Policy on Wildland and Prescribed Fires” (April 23, 1998). According to this policy, the purpose of a … Continue reading
Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management
“This site provides a single location for land managers conducting prescribed burns in the Flint Hills to obtain information and access tools to assist them in making burn decisions.”
NWCG Smoke and Emissions Portal
“The Emissions and Smoke Portal brings together information, documents, websites, and training materials on smoke management and air quality. The information provided here reflects the efforts of the NWCG Smoke Committee to provide interagency leadership, coordination, and integration of air … Continue reading
Wisconsin Smoke Management Plan
Smoke Management Best Management Practices for Prescribed Burns
NWCG Interagency Smoke Committee (SmoC)
Managing smoke is part of wildland fire management. Protecting human life is the foremost priority in all aspects of wildland fire management, including smoke, while protecting natural resources and personal property are secondary priorities.will have a brief description of what … Continue reading